Plush Rocker Toys
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Rock 'N Ride Plush Rocker Toys
Units: About 122,000
Manufacturer: Tek Nek Toys Int'l L.P., of Southlake, Texas
Hazard: The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker
to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children.
Incidents/Injuries: Tek Nek Toys has received 35 reports of the rockers
tipping over, including ten reports of injuries such as bumps, bruises
and lacerations.
Description: This recall involves Rock 'N Ride plush rocker toys sold in
eight models: brown pony, pink pony, pink unicorn, deluxe pony, deluxe
bull, lil' penguin, lil' propeller plane and Clifford big red rocker.
The toys have molded plastic rocker bases and were sold for children at
least 18 months old and up to 65 lbs. A button on the toy's ear, hat or
dash activates songs and phrases when pressed. Rockers included in this
recall have a date code from July 26, 2007 through December 29, 2007.
The date codes are printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida
stores nationwide and Internet retailers from September 2007 through
March 2008 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the rocker toys away from
young children and contact Tek Nek Toys for a free replacement base.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Tek Nek Toys
toll-free at (888) 686-2728 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.teknektoys.com
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's web site.
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