Little Tikes Expands Recall of Toy Workshop and Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard
Little Tikes® Workshop and Tool Sets
Date of Recall
2011-09-28CPSC Release Number
11-334Manufactured In
United States and ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 321-0183Units
More than 1.7 million additional units (about 1.6 million toy workshop sets and trucks with the same toy nails were recalled inManufacturer
Little Tikes, of Hudson, OhioSold By
Mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1990 through 2004 for between $25 and $100.Problem/Hazard
The recalled workshop and tool sets have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has reported two additional incidents, occurring prior to the August 2009 recall, of children who choked when the toy nail became lodged in their throat. Both children were treated in a hospital and made a full recovery.Description
This recall involves the toy nails sold as part of 11 additional models of Little Tikes® Workshop and tool sets listed below. The toy nails are oversized, plastic, and about 3 1/4 inches long by 1 1/4 inch in diameter. The nails are either red or blue and have a large round head; below the nail head there is a plastic ridge, slightly smaller than the nail head and about 1 inch in diameter. The model number may be found on some of the products.| Model # | Name | Picture | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4491 | Workshop | 1994 - 1995 | |
| 4601 | Deluxe Workshop | 1996 - 1999 | |
| 0827 | Carry Along Workshop | 1997 - 1998 | |
| 4765 | Revv 'n Roar Mechanics Workshop | 1997 - 1999 | |
| 0627 | Carry Along Tool Caddy | 1996 - 2002 | |
| 4174 | Home Center Workshop | 2001 - 2002 | |
| 4789 | Workbench | 1997 - 1998 | |
| 4071 | Little Tikes Workshop | 1990 - 1994 | |
| 0014 | Kohl's Workshop Tool Set | No image available | 2000 |
| 4497 | Menard's Home Center Workshop | 2003 - 2004 | |
| 4201 | Action Power Workshop | 2002 - 2004 |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for free replacement toy nails.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Little Tikes at (800) 321-0183 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.littletikes.comRecall Comments
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