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The wheels and axles separated during testing and could pose a choking or aspiration hazard to yo...

CPSC Recall #92-073 — April 5, 1992

Recall Summary

Recall Number92-073
Recall DateApril 5, 1992
Remedy TypeRefund
Units Affected4,000
ImporterAldi, Inc

Where It Was Sold

Aldi grocery stores in Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Ohio and Wisconsin from October 20
1991 through November 2
1991 for a retail price of $4.99 each.

Product

The wheels and axles separated during testing and could pose a choking or aspiration hazard to young children

Description

WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Aldi, Inc., of Batavia, IL is voluntarily recalling 4,000 "MYKIDS Bump-and-Go Wonder Loco" toy train engines, model 7801. When CPSC tested the toys in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the wheels and axles separated posing a potential choking or aspiration hazard for young children. The toy is a battery-operated train engine. It is bright yellow, red, blue and black with decals that read, "No. 30 WONDER LOCO." The train measures 7 inches long, 7-1/8 inches high, and 5-1/4 inches wide. The train has a "bump-and-go" action that is activated by two push buttons on the top of the train. The sound of a real locomotive steam whistle and blinking lights are activated when the train is turned on. A large 3-1/2 inch long wind-up key is located on the top of the train and a clicking noise is made when the key is turned. The label on the cardboard container reads in part: "MYKIDS BUMP-AND-GO Wonder Loco . . . MYKIDS TOY MANUFACTURING CO., LTD, 1986, MADE IN CHINA." The Bump-and-Go Wonder Loco, imported by Aldi, Inc., was sold at 200 Aldi grocery stores in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin from October 20, 1991 through November 2, 1991 for a retail price of $4.99 each. Consumers are urged to take the trains away from young children immediately and return them to the Aldi grocery store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Aldi, Inc. at 1-708-879-2130. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous trains were identified at the Port of Chicago, IL, during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.

Incidents & Injuries

Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Remedy Instructions

Return to Aldi grocery store where purchased 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.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

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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