Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles

CPSC Recall #06-126 — March 29, 2006

Recall Summary

Recall Number06-126
Recall DateMarch 29, 2006
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 3,500
ImporterKids Preferred LLC, of Dayton, N.J.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

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

Product

Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kids Preferred LLC, of Dayton, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 3,500 Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles. The hubcaps on the toy's plastic wheels can detach posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Primary Sounds Toy VehiclesUnits: About 3,500Importer/Distributor: Kids Preferred LLC, of Dayton, N.J.Hazard: The hubcaps on the toy's plastic wheels can detach posing a choking hazard to young children.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.Sold at: Kohl's Department Stores and specialty retailers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2006 for about $12.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and contact Kids Preferred LLC for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kids Preferred LLC toll-free at (866) 763-8869, anytime, or e-mail the firm at [email protected].

Hazard

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

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.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and contact Kids Preferred LLC 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.

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.