CPSCSeptember 4, 2002

CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy

CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target

Why was CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy recalled?

Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit. Contact: For more information, contact XL Machine toll-free at (866) 746-8097 anytime, or go to Target's web site at www.target.com

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
Playskool Toy Chests
Company
XL Machine Ltd., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Quantity
About 3,300
Sold at
Target stores sold the toy chest nationwide, from October 2001 through December 2001, for about $50.
Recall date
September 4, 2002
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and XL have received one report of screws in the lid support hinge of a toy chest coming out, resulting in one injury, a bruise to the neck.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

These blue toy chests measure 18.5-inches by 12-inches by 12- inches, and were sold under the Playskool brand name. On the toy chest lid top are depictions of "Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head" characters and the "PLAYSKOOL" logo. The front panel has a "Glow Worm" figure and a dog. The bottom of the toy chests contains "DISTRIBUTED BY: XL MACHINE LTD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347." The chests were made in China.

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