CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Children's Toys
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-08-20). Hazards: choking. About 110,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01221 |
| Published | 2001-08-20 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-30 |
| Product category | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products | Children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set", "Bathtime Water Wheel", "Funny Loco Wind-Up", and "Pull Back Duck in Boat" |
| Firm named in the title | STK International |
| Firms | STK International, of Los Angeles, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 110,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Dollar stores nationwide sold these toys, from September 1999 through May 2001, for about $1. |
Description
The following information will help consumers identify the recalled children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set": Two tambourines consisting of a colorful plastic ring with three balls attached. Inside of the balls are beads that create a rattle sound when shaken. On each side of the tambourine is a sticker with a female cartoon character and the number 985. "Bathtime Water Wheel": A multi-colored plastic toy with a suction cup base and six small cups attached to a water wheel. "Made in China NO:368" is printed on the back of the water wheel. Funny Loco Wind-Up": A multi-colored train with a pig character on a sticker placed on both sides of the toy. "Made in China NO:883" is printed on the back of the train. "Pull Back Duck in Boat": A plastic blue and white boat with colored stickers on the side, a transparent red windshield, and white duck mounted on top of the boat. The toy also comes with a miniature fishing pole and a plastic lobster. A yellow sticker on the boat reads, "My Baby Products" and "PULLBACK DUCKS IN BOAT, MADE IN CHINA."
Hazard
The toys can break, causing small balls to be released, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the toys away from children immediately, and return them to STK International, for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
STK International and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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