Tonka toy trucks
CPSC Recall #99-120c — June 6, 1999
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 99-120c |
| Recall Date | June 6, 1999 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 3,300 |
| Manufactured In | Thailand |
Where It Was Sold
| The trucks involved in this recall are those distributed with Isaac Morris' line of Tonka toddler T-shirts |
| sized 2T and 3T. The trucks were packaged separately |
| but attached to the T-shirts. Discount and toy stores nationwide sold the T-shirts with the trucks attached from November 1998 through March 1999 for about $10. |
Product
Tonka toy trucks
Description
PRODUCT: Tonka(r) Toy Trucks - Isaac Morris Ltd., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 3,300 Tonka toy trucks. The trucks involved in this recall are those distributed with Isaac Morris' line of Tonka toddler T-shirts, sized 2T and 3T. The trucks were packaged separately, but attached to the T-shirts. The trucks are yellow die-cast metal with black wheels. They look like grader trucks. "Tonka" is on the truck. "Maisto...Made in Thailand" is on the bottom of the truck. Discount and toy stores nationwide sold the T-shirts with the trucks attached from November 1998 through March 1999 for about $10. PROBLEM: The toy trucks contain small parts, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Only trucks distributed with toddler T-shirts are being recalled because the trucks' small parts pose a choking hazard for children under age 3. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact Isaac Morris Ltd. at Hasbro to obtain a $1 refund for the toy's value and postage reimbursement. For more information, consumers should call (800) 248-6652 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The toy trucks contain small parts, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Only trucks distributed with toddler T-shirts are being recalled because the trucks' small parts pose a choking hazard for children under age 3.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact Isaac Morris Ltd. at Hasbro to obtain a $1 refund for the toy's value and postage reimbursement.
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.