CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes
Why was CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?
The toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact RCE for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox. Contact: Consumers may contact RCE at (866) 898-4999 anytime.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- John Deere Kids Toolboxes
- Company
- Racing Champions Ertl Inc. (RCE), of Dyersville, Iowa
- Quantity
- About 11,600
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers and other farm supply retail stores nationwide sold the toys, from June 2001 through September 2001, for about $13.
- Recall date
- September 6, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and RCE have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The children's toolbox is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall.