CPSC recall · Reported November 22, 2005
CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Viking Chubbies Toy Cars
The heads on the figures sold with the cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. recalled This recall involves Viking Chubbies 10-inch toy sedans sold with two figurines. The mult….
CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Viking Chubbies Toy Cars was recalled by International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. in November 22, 2005. Reason: The heads on the figures sold with the cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on returning the produc…. Verify recall #06033 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-The heads on the figures sold with the cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..
- None
- agency class
- November 22, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06033 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
This recall involves Viking Chubbies 10-inch toy sedans sold with two figurines. The multi-colored toys are made of plastic. The toy figurines measure about 3 inches tall. "Viking Toys," "Sweden" and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the bottom of the car.
Reason for recall
The heads on the figures sold with the cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on returning the product for a free replacement item of similar value.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06033 |
| Date reported | November 22, 2005 |
| Date initiated | November 22, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. |
| Affected scope | About 1,900 |
| 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 contact International Playthings for information on returning the product for a free replacement item of similar…
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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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