CPSC, Raymond Oak Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Chests
Recalled March 21, 2003 · CPSC recall 03530 · Raymond Oak
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 200
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.
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."
What to do
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.
Product
Wooden Toy Chests
Imported by
Raymond Oak Inc., of Fountain Valley, Calif.
Retailers
Furniture stores nationwide sold the recalled toy chests, from May 2000 through January 2002, for about $99.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →