CPSCMay 31, 2002

CPSC, Southern Wood Products Announce Recall of

CPSC, Southern Wood Products Announce Recall of Children's Toy Box

Why was CPSC, Southern Wood Products Announce Recall of recalled?

The middle lid support hinge can collapse suddenly and cause an injury to a child's head, neck, fingers, or hands; or can become an entrapment hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers who purchased the toy box should stop using the toy box immediately and contact Southern Wood Products to receive a free replacement hinge. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. Contact: For more information, call Southern Wood Products at (800) 624-4129, Monday through Friday CST 7:30 am to 4:00pm. Consumers can contact JC Penney customer service at (888) 333-6063 or www.jcpenney.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
Toy Boxes
Company
Southern Wood Products, of Sparta, Tenn.
Quantity
About 600
Sold at
JC Penney sold the toy box through its catalogue from Feb 2002 until March 2002.
Recall date
May 31, 2002
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The toy boxes were sold in the following colors: oak, white, cherry, and natural. The recalled toy boxes, that measure 24 inches by 16 inches by 35 inches, have manufacture date codes of 8502-021502A and 8502-030702A on a sticker located on the back or bottom of unit. The sticker also has the company's name and address. The toy box was manufactured in the USA.

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