RadioShack Corp. Recalls Toy Pliers Due to Choking Hazard
What was recalled
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.
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.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- RadioShack stores nationwide and the RadioShack Web site from August 2004 through February 2006 for about $6.
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