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Entrapment / StrangulationMay 31, 2002CPSC #02543

CPSC, Southern Wood Products Announce Recall of Children's Toy Box

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
600
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The toy boxes were sold in the following colors: oak, white, cherry, and natural. The recalled toy boxes, that measure 24 inches by 16 inches by 35 inches, have manufacture date codes of 8502-021502A and 8502-030702A on a sticker located on the back or bottom of unit. The sticker also has the company's name and address. The toy box was manufactured in the USA.

Hazard

The middle lid support hinge can collapse suddenly and cause an injury to a child's head, neck, fingers, or hands; or can become an entrapment hazard to young children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • JC Penney sold the toy box through its catalogue from Feb 2002 until March 2002.

Photos

Recalled Toy Box
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