RC2 Recalls Toy Keys Due to Choking Hazard

The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 07023
Affected scope: About 275,000

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RC2 Recalls Toy Keys Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 2, 2006. Reason: The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 for a free …. Verify recall #07023 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking….

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agency class: November 2, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07023 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

Shake 'n Jingle Keys, "Shake & Jingle Keys," "My Jingle Keys" all by The First Years and the John Deere "Real Keys" are toy keys, with three colored keys attached to a blue, red or green remote control with electronic features. Various colored buttons on the remote activate sounds. Only toy keys with the letter "F" in the date code stamp on the packaging and product are involved in the recall. The date code can be found on the back of the remote control. Toy keys with "TE" in the date code or yellow sides on the remote are not included in this recall.

Reason for recall

The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 for a free replacement toy.

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	07023
Date reported	November 2, 2006
Date initiated	November 2, 2006
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 275,000
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 stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 for a free replacement toy.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 for a free replacement toy.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 2, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07023.

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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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