Official recall notice
CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes
- Recall date
- 2001-09-06
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 11,600
Why it was recalled
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.
Recommended action
What to do
Parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact RCE for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox.
Product description
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.
Reported incidents
CPSC and RCE have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.