Safety regulator and Graco Announce Recall of Toy Track on Activity Centers
Recall 02180 · Jun 12, 2002 · Graco Children's Products, Inc.
152,000
units affected
152,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02180
- Date
- Jun 12, 2002
- Company
- Graco Children's Products, Inc.
- Units affected
- 152,000
- Product
- Toy tracks attached to children's activity centers
- Product type
- Baby Walkers/Stationary Entertainers
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled activity centers include the Tot Wheels V, models 4511 and 4521, and the Convertible Entertainer, models 4652 and 35225. The model numbers and the words, "made in U.S.A." are printed on a label on the underside of the tray on the activity centers. The green wavy toy track sits on the tray of the activity center. Five objects spin and slide along the toy track.
What can happen
The toy track can break, presenting a cut or pinch hazard, and exposed small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these activity centers with toy tracks immediately, and contact Graco, to receive a free replacement track.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Graco has received 11 reports of the toy tracks breaking. Four children received minor scratches and one child's finger was pinched.
- Sold at
- Discount, department and juvenile product stores sold the activity centers nationwide, from November 2001 through May 2002, for between $30 and $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toy tracks attached to children's activity centers?
Consumers should stop using these activity centers with toy tracks immediately, and contact Graco, to receive a free replacement track.
What is the hazard?
The toy track can break, presenting a cut or pinch hazard, and exposed small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.