RadioShack Corp. Recalls Toy Pliers Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-03-28). Hazards: choking. About 25,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06121 |
| Published | 2006-03-28 |
| Last updated | 2024-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products | Child Guidance Toy Pliers |
| Firm named in the title | RadioShack Corp. |
| Firms | RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 25,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | RadioShack stores nationwide and the RadioShack Web site from August 2004 through February 2006 for about $6. |
Description
The recall involves the Child Guidance "Busy Baby Activity Tool Pliers," which are about 6 inches long. The plastic toy has an orange handle, a red center knob and a yellow sliding knob on the side. The red center knob has "child GUIDANCE" written on it. The battery-operated toy makes various electronic sounds, plays music and has flashing lights. The pliers also contain multicolored beads. A label on the back reads, "RadioShack."
Hazard
The toy's sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these toy pliers away from children and return them to any RadioShack store for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
RadioShack has received three reports of the sliding yellow knob on these toys detaching. In two of these reports, children were found to be mouthing these knobs. No injuries have been reported.
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