Toy Cars Recalled for Choking Hazard

Recalled March 30, 2006 · CPSC recall 06126

Hazard

The hubcaps on the toy's plastic wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and contact Kids Preferred LLC for a full refund.

Units

About 3,500

Incidents / injuries

Kids Preferred, LLC has received one report of an incident in which the wheel and hubcap detached from the toy while a child was playing with it. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled toys are soft, stuffed yellow taxis, black and white police cars and red fire engines, each with four plastic wheels. They measure about 6 inches in length and 5 inches in width. The toys have a silver-colored button on top that makes sounds when pushed. The police car and the fire engine make a siren sound. The taxi makes engine and horn sounds. "Kids Preferred" is printed on an attached fabric tag.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and contact Kids Preferred LLC for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Kids Preferred LLC toll-free at (866) 763-8869, anytime, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Product

Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles

Imported by

Kids Preferred LLC, of Dayton, N.J.

Retailers

Kohl's Department Stores and specialty retailers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2006 for about $12.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →