Safety regulator, Little Tikes Co. Announce Recall of Lobster Toy Attached to Stationary Entertainer
Recall 02057 · Dec 6, 2001 · Little Tikes Co.
260
units affected
260
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02057
- Date
- Dec 6, 2001
- Company
- Little Tikes Co.
- Units affected
- 260
- Product
- Lobster toy (attached to Ocean Friends Stationary Entertainer)
- Product type
- Baby Walkers/Stationary Entertainers
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recall involves Ocean Friends Stationary Entertainer model 4629 GIG. The model number is located underneath the entertainer's tray. The green tray on the stationary entertainer is supported by three adjustable legs and has the words "Little Tikes" printed across the front. The seat, patterned with colorful pictures of sea animals, sits in the center of the unit and swivels so the child can play with the nine toys attached to the tray. The recalled lobster toy is red with black antennae. Only lobsters with black antennae are involved in this recall.
What can happen
The antennae on the lobster toy can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should remove the lobster toy from the entertainer immediately and contact Little Tikes for a replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Toys R Us stores sold the stationary entertainer with the lobster toy nationwide, between October 2001 and November 2001, for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lobster toy (attached to ocean friends stationary entertainer)?
Consumers should remove the lobster toy from the entertainer immediately and contact Little Tikes for a replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
The antennae on the lobster toy can break, 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.