CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target

Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, pos…

Recall #: 02243
Affected scope: About 3,300

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Xl Machine Ltd., of Eden Prairie, Minn. recalled These blue toy chests measure 18.5-inches by 12-inches by 12- inches, and were sold under….

CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target was recalled by Xl Machine Ltd., of Eden Prairie, Minn. in September 4, 2002. Reason: Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. …. Remedy: Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return th…. Verify recall #02243 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Xl Machine Ltd., of Eden Prairie, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. ….

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agency class: September 4, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02243 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, 5 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

These blue toy chests measure 18.5-inches by 12-inches by 12- inches, and were sold under the Playskool brand name. On the toy chest lid top are depictions of "Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head" characters and the "PLAYSKOOL" logo. The front panel has a "Glow Worm" figure and a dog. The bottom of the toy chests contains "DISTRIBUTED BY: XL MACHINE LTD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347." The chests were made in China.

Reason for recall

Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit.

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	02243
Date reported	September 4, 2002
Date initiated	September 4, 2002
Recalling firm	Xl Machine Ltd., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Affected scope	About 3,300
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 toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purc…

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What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 4, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02243.

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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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