Safety regulator, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Vehicles
Recall 06034 · Nov 22, 2005 · International Playthings Inc.
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06034
- Date
- Nov 22, 2005
- Company
- International Playthings Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Flexitoys Monster-Size Vehicles
- Product type
- Toy Vehicles
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled Flexitoys Monster-Size vehicles are plastic toys that measure approximately 5 1/2 inches in length. Models included in the recall are: dump truck (model 9000-1), race car (model 9000-2), tractor (model 9000-3), SUV (model 9000-4), fire truck (model 9000-5) and digger truck (model 9000-6). The name and model numbers are stamped on the underside of the plastic vehicles.
What can happen
Small parts can detach, which poses a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on how to return the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries or incidents have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty toy stores nationwide from May 2005 through September 2005 for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled flexitoys monster-size vehicles?
Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on how to return the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
What is the hazard?
Small parts can detach, which poses 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.