Safety regulator, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Vehicles
Recall 03127 · May 22, 2003 · International Playthings Inc.
126,000
units affected
126,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03127
- Date
- May 22, 2003
- Company
- International Playthings Inc.
- Units affected
- 126,000
- Product
- Viking Mini Chubbies toy vehicles
- Product type
- Toy Vehicles
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The Viking Mini Chubbies are toy wagons, tractors, helicopters, cars, airplanes, and jeeps. The toys measure about 3 inches long and were sold in red, blue and yellow. Model numbers are printed on the bottom of the toy. Models included in the recall are AW01119, AW41111, AW61005 and AW81119.
What can happen
Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should contact the company for information on receiving a replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- International Playthings has received one report of small parts detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty toy stores nationwide sold these toys, from April 2002 through March 2003, for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled viking mini chubbies toy vehicles?
Consumers should contact the company for information on receiving a replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing 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.