CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes
What was recalled
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.
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.
Injuries
CPSC and RCE have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- John Deere dealers and other farm supply retail stores nationwide sold the toys, from June 2001 through September 2001, for about $13.
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