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Little Tree Wood Activity Cart Toys

CPSC Recall #07-148 — April 3, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-148
Recall DateApril 3, 2007
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 18,500
ManufacturerHong Kong Toy Centre, of Hong Kong
ImporterTarget, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Target stores nationwide from July 2006 through March 2007 and on www.target.com from October 2006 through February 2007 for about $20.

Product

Little Tree Wood Activity Cart Toys

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target, of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 18,500 Little Tree Wood Activity Cart Toys. The orange hubcaps on the wheel of the cart can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Little Tree Wood Activity Cart ToysUnits: About 18,500Manufacturer: Hong Kong Toy Centre, of Hong KongImporter/Distributor: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.Hazard: The orange hubcaps on the wheel of the cart can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Target has reported seven incidents of the hubcaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall involves Little Tree wooden activity cart toys. This is a multi-colored cart with an orange seat and a wooden tray. The cart has apple trees, a blue fence, and red, blue and green flowers painted on one side. The cart also has a wooden sheep, dog and horse affixed to that same side. The other side of the cart contains a board with multi-colored wooden magnets.Sold by: Target stores nationwide from July 2006 through March 2007 and on www.target.com from October 2006 through February 2007 for about $20.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the toy away from children and return the item to any Target store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com.

Hazard

The orange hubcaps on the wheel of the cart can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents & Injuries

Target has reported seven incidents of the hubcaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should take the toy away from children and return the item to any Target store for a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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