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CPSC, MagicCabin Announce Recall of Toy Trucks

  • Recalled Big Boy Trucks (Dump Truck & Tow Truck)
Name of Product:
Big Boy Trucks (Dump Truck & Tow Truck)
Hazard:

Small parts can break off of the toy trucks, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
August 04, 2003
Units:

220

Consumer Contact

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Recall Details

Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Magic Cabin, of Viroqua, Wis. and HearthSong, of Madison, Va., are voluntarily recalling 220 toy trucks. Small parts can break off of the toy trucks, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Name of Product: Big Boy Trucks (Dump Truck & Tow Truck)

Units: 220

Manufacturer: Magic Cabin, of Viroqua, Wis., HearthSong, of Madison, Va.

Hazard: Small parts can break off of the toy trucks, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.

Description: The Big Boy Trucks are made of oak, maple, or walnut wood with a natural oil finish. The trucks are about 9 to 12 inches high.

Sold At: Magic Cabin sold the toy trucks through their catalog and Web site from September 2002 through March 18, 2003 for about $16.

Manufactured In: U.S.A.

Remedy: Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return to Magic Cabin for a refund, including the cost of postage. Send the toy trucks to Magic Cabin, Attn: Returns, 3700 Wyse Road, Dayton, OH 45414-2541.

Consumer Contact: Call toll-free at (888) 623-6557 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Media Contact: Ms. Linda DeRose-Droubay at (540) 948-7353

Remedy:

Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return to Magic Cabin for a refund, including the cost of postage. Send the toy trucks to Magic Cabin, Attn: Returns, 3700 Wyse Road, Dayton, OH 45414-2541.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Magic Cabin sold the toy trucks through their catalog and Web site from September 2002 through March 18, 2003 for about $16.
Manufacturer(s):
Magic Cabin, of Viroqua, Wis., HearthSong, of Madison, Va.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
03-549

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