FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2005
Release #06-033 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 445-8347
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Viking Chubbies Toy Cars
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Viking Chubbies Toy Cars
Units: About 1,900
Distributor: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Hazard: The heads on the figures sold with the cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Viking Chubbies 10-inch toy sedans sold with two figurines. The multi-colored toys are made of plastic. The toy figurines measure about 3-inches tall. "Viking Toys," "Sweden" and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the bottom of the car.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2005 for about $14.
Manufactured In: Thailand
Remedy: Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on returning the product for a free replacement item of similar value.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.intplay.com
Media Contact: Sue Tice at (973) 316-2500 Ext. 232 or email at sue.tice@intplay.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
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