CPSC recall · Reported January 22, 2001
CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall to Replace Certain "Busy School Bus" Toys
On certain units, the yellow "awning" piece above the bus' door can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The CPSC recalled Playskool's Busy School Bus toy is an 8-1/2 inch-long yellow plastic school bus-shaped to….
CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall to Replace Certain "Busy School Bus" Toys was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 22, 2001. Reason: On certain units, the yellow "awning" piece above the bus' door can break loose, posing a choking hazard to y…. Remedy: Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playsk…. Verify recall #01070 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-On certain units, the yellow "awning" piece above the bus' door can break loose, posing a choking hazard to y….
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- January 22, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01070 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
Playskool's Busy School Bus toy is an 8-1/2 inch-long yellow plastic school bus-shaped toy with a carry handle and blue wheels. The front of the Busy School Bus toy has a smiling face and a male figure that moves up and down when a child rolls the toy. A bell rings when the toy is rolled and when the sliding red stop sign is moved back and forth. One side of the toy features a green door with a red Playskool logo and a yellow awning piece. When the door is opened, a decal of a child with animals is revealed. Only item number 5527 toys with date codes 91671 through 91883 are being recalled to replace. The item number and date code are printed on the bottom of the toy. A yellow Playskool logo is imprinted on one side and "MADE IN CHINA" imprinted on the bottom.
Reason for recall
On certain units, the yellow "awning" piece above the bus' door can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playskool to receive a free toy of equal value.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01070 |
| Date reported | January 22, 2001 |
| Date initiated | January 22, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 12,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playskool to receive a free toy of equal value.
- Check the recall number (01070) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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