Toy Ice Cream Car, Police Car, and Washing Machine
CPSC Recall #05-020 — October 20, 2004
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-020 |
| Recall Date | October 20, 2004 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 128,880 |
| Importer | Tai Tung International, Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Toy and discount stores nationwide from June 2000 through September 2004 for about $3. |
Product
Toy Ice Cream Car, Police Car, and Washing Machine
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tai Tung International, Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 128,880 Toy Ice Cream Cars, Police Cars, and Washing Machines. The multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Toy Ice Cream Car, Police Car, and Washing MachineUnits: About 128,880Importer: Tai Tung International, Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.Hazard: The multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall includes an ice cream car, police car and a toy washing machine. The multicolored cars are about 5-inches long and contain various stickers. The pink, white, or red toy washing machines are 4.5-inches high. The toys make animal and music sounds. When the music and animal sounds play, lights flash and the toy's multicolored beads can be seen moving inside. "CE" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the battery cover.Sold at: Toy and discount stores nationwide from June 2000 through September 2004 for about $3.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.Consumer Contact: Call Tai Tung at (800) 516-2988 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT or email the company at [email protected].
Hazard
The multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a 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.