John Deere Kids Toolboxes
CPSC Recall #01-228 — September 5, 2001
Product
John Deere Kids Toolboxes
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Racing Champions Ertl Inc. (RCE), of Dyersville, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 11,600 John Deere Kids Toolboxes. The toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children.CPSC and RCE have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.The children's toolbox is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall.John Deere dealers and other farm supply retail stores nationwide sold the toys from June 2001 through September 2001 for about $13.Parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact RCE at (866) 898-4999 anytime for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox.John Deere Toolboxes with green handles are not included in this recall.
Hazard
The toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
Incidents / Injuries
CPSC and RCE have not received any reports of injuries.
Remedy
Parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact RCE at (866) 898-4999 anytime for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox.
Units Affected
About 11,600
Sold At
John Deere dealers and other farm supply retail stores nationwide sold the toys from June 2001 through September 2001 for about $13.
Manufactured In
China