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CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes

Name of Product:
John Deere Kids Toolboxes
Hazard:

The toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children.

補救措施:
Replace
Recall Date:
九月 06, 2001
產品件數:

About 11,600

消費者聯絡點

Consumers may contact RCE at (866) 898-4999 anytime.

產品召回細節

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Racing Champions Ertl Inc. (RCE), of Dyersville, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 11,600 John Deere Kids Toolboxes. The toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children.

CPSC and RCE have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The children's toolbox is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall.

John Deere dealers and other farm supply retail stores nationwide sold the toys from June 2001 through September 2001 for about $13.

Parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact RCE at (866) 898-4999 anytime for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox.

John Deere Toolboxes with green handles are not included in this recall.

補救措施:

Parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact RCE at (866) 898-4999 anytime for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox.

事故/受傷:

CPSC and RCE have not received any reports of injuries.

Sold At:
John Deere dealers and other farm supply retail stores nationwide sold the toys from June 2001 through September 2001 for about $13.
Manufactured In:
China
產品召回號碼:
01-228

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