CPSC, KB Gear Announce Recall of Computer Mouse Sets

The mouse ball can separate from the mouse and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 02048
Affected scope: About 49,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio recalled The Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse is a fully functional computer mouse, shaped like a toy car….

CPSC, KB Gear Announce Recall of Computer Mouse Sets was recalled by Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio in November 28, 2001. Reason: The mouse ball can separate from the mouse and pose a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: The Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse was distributed by KB Gear under license from Little Tikes …. Verify recall #02048 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The mouse ball can separate from the mouse and pose a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: November 28, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02048 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.

Product description

The Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse is a fully functional computer mouse, shaped like a toy car. The car is plastic and has a red body and yellow roof. A sticker on the back of the car that is shaped like a license plate says, "Cool Car." The computer mouse set also includes two software packages: "Junior Net," a program that provides children with access to a safe environment for e-mailing and participating in animated games; and "Jump*Start Preschool," a CD with 10 sing-and-learn songs.

Reason for recall

The mouse ball can separate from the mouse and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

The Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse was distributed by KB Gear under license from Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio. KB Gear liquidated and as of Nov. 1, 2001, is no longer in business. As a result, the company is unable to provide consumers with a remedy. To encourage consumers to destroy the computer mouse and as a gesture of goodwill, Little Tikes is offering an equivalent $10 Little Tikes toy to consumers who return the retaining ring from the bottom of the mouse.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02048
Date reported	November 28, 2001
Date initiated	November 28, 2001
Recalling firm	Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio
Affected scope	About 49,000
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

The Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse was distributed by KB Gear under license from Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio. KB Gear liquidated…

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The mouse ball can separate from the mouse and pose a choking hazard to young children.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 28, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02048.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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