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Product Recall Number: 03-127

Why was Viking Mini Chubbies toy vehicles recalled?

Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Viking Mini Chubbies toy vehicles
Here's product recall specific data for Viking Mini Chubbies toy vehicles.

  • Product Recall Number: 03-127

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-05-21

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Viking Mini Chubbies toy vehicles

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 126,000 toy vehicles. Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Toy VehiclesUnits: 126,000Manufacturer: 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. 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: ThailandRemedy: Consumers should contact the company for information on receiving a replacement toy.Consumer Contact: International Playthings toll-free at (800) 445-8347 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.intplay.com/recall.htm.Media Contact: Sue Tice at (973) 316-2500 ext. 232 or sue.tice@intplay.com.

  • Hazard Description: Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: 126000

  • Incidents: International Playthings has received one report of small parts detaching. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should contact the company for information on receiving a replacement toy.

  • Sold At: Specialty toy stores nationwide sold these toys from April 2002 through March 2003 for about $1.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Thailand

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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