CPSCMarch 21, 2003

CPSC, Raymond Oak Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Chests

CPSC, Raymond Oak Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Chests

Why was CPSC, Raymond Oak Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Chests recalled?

The toy chest's lid support hinges can fail, allowing the lid to fall onto a child's head, neck, fingers or hands. In addition, spaces at the end of the hinge on the lid can cause pinch, crush or laceration injuries to children's fingers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop children from using the recalled toy chests immediately and contact the firm to receive a $79 refund. Raymond Oak Inc. has contacted all known purchasers by phone or mail. All but 20 of the toy chests have been returned. Contact: Consumers can contact Raymond Oak Inc. at (866) 614-1281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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
Wooden Toy Chests
Company
Raymond Oak Inc., of Fountain Valley, Calif.
Quantity
About 200
Sold at
Furniture stores nationwide sold the recalled toy chests, from May 2000 through January 2002, for about $99.
Recall date
March 21, 2003
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Raymond Oak Inc. have received one report of a 7-year-old girl whose finger was bruised after the toy chest lid slammed down on her left index finger.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The toy chests are wooden and were manufactured with a natural birch or oak finish. The chests measure 36 inches in length, 20 inches in width and 21 inches in height. A sticker on the toy chests reads "MADE IN CHINA" and "SC51CT-MP."

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