CPSC, New Star Toys & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Cars
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-02-10). Hazards: choking. About 1,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05101 |
| Published | 2005-02-10 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-13 |
| Product category | Toy Cars |
| Products | Toy Cars |
| Firm named in the title | New Star Toys & Gifts Inc. |
| Firms | New Star Toys and Gifts Inc., of Vernon, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,200 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Toy, department and discount stores nationwide from September 2004 through December 2004 for between $4 and $6. |
Description
The recall includes two styles of toy cars. The Funny Puzzle Car or "Funny Game Car" is about 9 inches long. The car has an orange body, green interior and blue wheels. A frog button is on one side and lettered buttons are on the other. Stickers on the car read "FUNNY GAME CAR," "Funny Intelligence Game" and "NO. 1340." They are sold with four shape blocks that can be inserted in the windows of the car. The Funny Cartoon Car or "Beautiful Music Car" is a six-wheel truck about 16 inches long. The cab of the truck is yellow and the trailer is green. It has 15 spinning blocks on one side showing Spanish words and a plastic abacus on the other side and a play clock on the back. Stickers on the product read "Beautiful Music Car," "LOVELY CARTOON CAR" and "NO.1345." Both products have a yellow pull-string in the front.
Hazard
Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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