CPSC recall · Reported August 19, 2005
CPSC, Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Boxes
The toy box's lid support can fail, allowing the lid to collapse suddenly. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children, and possible impact injuries to a child's head, nec…
Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada recalled The recall includes toy boxes with manufacture date codes between November 2002 and July ….
CPSC, Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Boxes was recalled by Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada in August 19, 2005. Reason: The toy box's lid support can fail, allowing the lid to collapse suddenly. This poses a strangulation hazard …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy boxes and contact S…. Verify recall #05248 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada issued this CPSC recall-The toy box's lid support can fail, allowing the lid to collapse suddenly. This poses a strangulation hazard ….
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- agency class
- August 19, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05248 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.
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Product description
The recall includes toy boxes with manufacture date codes between November 2002 and July 2004 and the following model numbers and colors: 01520-331 - white, 01520-334 - cherry, 01520-33C - cognac, 01520-33L - oak, and 01520-33N - natural. The manufacture date codes, model numbers, and colors are located on a label underneath the toy boxes. The toy boxes measure 27 inches long by 18 inches wide and 17 inches high. The boxes are constructed of pine.
Reason for recall
The toy box's lid support can fail, allowing the lid to collapse suddenly. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children, and possible impact injuries to a child's head, neck, fingers or hands.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy boxes and contact Stork Craft for information to determine if their toy box lid support needs to be replaced. If so, the firm will provide a free replacement lid support.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05248 |
| Date reported | August 19, 2005 |
| Date initiated | August 19, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada |
| Affected scope | About 3,000 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy boxes and contact Stork Craft for information to determine …
- Check the recall number (05248) 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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