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CPSC, New Star Toys & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Cars

Reported: February 10, 2005 Initiated: February 10, 2005 #05101

Product Description

The recall includes two styles of toy cars. The Funny Puzzle Car or "Funny Game Car" is about 9 inches long. The car has an orange body, green interior and blue wheels. A frog button is on one side and lettered buttons are on the other. Stickers on the car read "FUNNY GAME CAR," "Funny Intelligence Game" and "NO. 1340." They are sold with four shape blocks that can be inserted in the windows of the car. The Funny Cartoon Car or "Beautiful Music Car" is a six-wheel truck about 16 inches long. The cab of the truck is yellow and the trailer is green. It has 15 spinning blocks on one side showing Spanish words and a plastic abacus on the other side and a play clock on the back. Stickers on the product read "Beautiful Music Car," "LOVELY CARTOON CAR" and "NO.1345." Both products have a yellow pull-string in the front.

Reason for Recall

Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall includes two styles of toy cars. The Funny Puzzle Car or "Funny Game Car" is about 9 inches long. The car has an orange body, green interior and blue wheels. A frog button is on one side and lettered buttons are on the other. Stickers on the car read "FUNNY GAME CAR," "Funny Intelligence Game" and "NO. 1340." They are sold with four shape blocks that can be inserted in the windows of the car. The Funny Cartoon Car or "Beautiful Music Car" is a six-wheel truck about 16 inches long. The cab of the truck is yellow and the trailer is green. It has 15 spinning blocks on one side showing Spanish words and a plastic abacus on the other side and a play clock on the back. Stickers on the product read "Beautiful Music Car," "LOVELY CARTOON CAR" and "NO.1345." Both products have a yellow pull-string in the front.. Units affected: About 1,200.
Why was this product recalled?
Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 10, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05101.