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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…

Recall #
05248
Affected scope
About 3,000
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Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada recalled The recall includes toy boxes with manufacture date codes between November 2002 and July … - a moderate-severity action.

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 moderate-severity CPSC recall-The toy box's lid support can fail, allowing the lid to collapse suddenly. This poses a strangulation hazard ….

Moderate
severity level
August 19, 2005
reported

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 CPSC action (record #05248) was formally reported on August 19, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 3,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 wil… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 3,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
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 …

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Units affected: About 3,000.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 19, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05248.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (05248) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported August 19, 2005. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.