Playskool Toy Chests

CPSC Recall #02-243 — September 3, 2002

Recall #02-243 Date: September 3, 2002 Remedy: Refund

Product

Playskool Toy Chests

Description

CPSC and XL have received one report of screws in the lid support hinge of a toy chest coming out, resulting in one injury, a bruise to the neck. 

Hazard

Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands.

Incidents / Injuries

CPSC and XL have received one report of screws in the lid support hinge of a toy chest coming out, resulting in one injury, a bruise to the neck. 

Remedy

Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit.

Units Affected

About 3,300

Sold At

Target stores sold the toy chest nationwide from October 2001 through December 2001 for about $50.