RadioShack Corp. Toy Pliers recall: Choking Hazard
RadioShack Corp. Recalls Toy Pliers Due to Choking Hazard
Why was RadioShack Corp. Toy Pliers recalled?
The toy's sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take these toy pliers away from children and return them to any RadioShack store for a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 anytime, or go to the firm's Web site at www.radioshack.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
- Child Guidance Toy Pliers
- Company
- RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
- Quantity
- About 25,000
- Sold at
- RadioShack stores nationwide and the RadioShack Web site from August 2004 through February 2006 for about $6.
- Recall date
- March 28, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- RadioShack has received three reports of the sliding yellow knob on these toys detaching. In two of these reports, children were found to be mouthing these knobs. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves the Child Guidance "Busy Baby Activity Tool Pliers," which are about 6 inches long. The plastic toy has an orange handle, a red center knob and a yellow sliding knob on the side. The red center knob has "child GUIDANCE" written on it. The battery-operated toy makes various electronic sounds, plays music and has flashing lights. The pliers also contain multicolored beads. A label on the back reads, "RadioShack."