Toy Keys
CPSC Recall #07-023 — November 1, 2006
Product
Toy Keys
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RC2 Brands Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill. (the recalled products are marketed under RC2's Learning Curve and The First Years brands) is voluntarily recalling about 275,000 toy keys. The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Toy KeysUnits: About 275,000Importer/Distributor: RC2 Brands Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill. The recalled products are marketed under RC2's Learning Curve and The First Years brands.Hazard: The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: RC2 has received four reports of cracking. No injuries have been reported.Description: "Shake 'n Jingle Keys," "Shake & Jingle Keys," "My Jingle Keys" all by The First Years and the John Deere "Real Keys" are toy keys, with three colored keys attached to a blue, red or green remote control with electronic features. Various colored buttons on the remote activate sounds. Only toy keys with the letter "F" in the date code stamp on the packaging and product are involved in the recall. The date code can be found on the back of the remote control. Toy keys with "TE" in the date code or yellow sides on the remote are not included in this recall.Sold at: Department stores and independent toy stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $6.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 for a free replacement toy.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RC2 at (800) 704-8697 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Learning Curve's Web site at www.learningcurve.com.
Hazard
The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents / Injuries
RC2 has received four reports of cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 for a free replacement toy.
Units Affected
About 275,000
Sold At
Department stores and independent toy stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $6.
Importer
RC2 Brands Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill. The recalled products are marketed under RC2's Learning Curve and The First Years brands.
Manufactured In
China