Toy Vehicles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm listed
below.
Units: 126,000
Manufacturer: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Hazard: Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard
to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: International Playthings has received one report of
small parts detaching and (what happened?). No injuries have been
reported
Description: The Viking Mini Chubbies are toy wagons, tractors,
helicopters, cars, airplanes, and jeeps. The toys measure about 3-inches
long and were sold in red, blue and yellow. Model numbers are printed on
the bottom of the toy. Models included in the recall are AW01119,
AW41111, AW61005 and AW81119.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide sold these toys from April 2002
through March 2003 for about $1.
Manufactured in: Thailand
Remedy: Consumers should contact the company for information on
receiving a refund.
Consumer Contact: International Playthings toll-free at (800) 445-8347
anytime.
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's
web site.
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