Safety regulator, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target
Recall 02243 · Sep 4, 2002 · XL Machine Ltd.
3,300
units affected
3,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02243
- Date
- Sep 4, 2002
- Company
- XL Machine Ltd.
- Units affected
- 3,300
- Product
- Playskool Toy Chests
- Product type
- Toy Chests/Trunks
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
These blue toy chests measure 18.5-inches by 12-inches by 12- inches, and were sold under the Playskool brand name. On the toy chest lid top are depictions of "Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head" characters and the "PLAYSKOOL" logo. The front panel has a "Glow Worm" figure and a dog. The bottom of the toy chests contains "DISTRIBUTED BY: XL MACHINE LTD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347." The chests were made in China.
What can happen
Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands.
The fix
Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Sold at
- Target stores sold the toy chest nationwide, from October 2001 through December 2001, for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled playskool toy chests?
Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit.
What is the hazard?
Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands.
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.