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CPSC recall · Reported August 13, 2009

Little Tikes Recalls Children's Toy Workshop Sets and Trucks Due to Choking Hazard

The recalled workshop sets and trucks have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #
09304
Affected scope
About 1.6 Million
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Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio recalled The oversized, plastic toy nail is about 3 inches long by 1 inch in diameter and comes in….

Little Tikes Recalls Children's Toy Workshop Sets and Trucks Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio in August 13, 2009. Reason: The recalled workshop sets and trucks have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to you…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the …. Verify recall #09304 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The recalled workshop sets and trucks have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to you….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09304 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, 3 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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Product description

The oversized, plastic toy nail is about 3 inches long by 1 inch in diameter and comes in red or blue colors. It has a large round head; about 1 ¼ inches below the head is a plastic ridge, slightly smaller than the nail head and about 1 inch in diameter. They were sold with a variety of Little Tikes Children's products. The names, model numbers and UPC code of the products included in this recall are listed below: Model # Name 0914/430B Electronic Project Workshop SOLD FROM MARCH 1994 THROUGH DEC 2003 UPC: 0-50743-00914-3 UPC: 0-57043-52613-8 0920/612237 Little HandiWorker Workhorse SOLD FROM MARCH 1999 THROUGH JUNE 2009 UPC 0-50743-10920-1 UPC 0-50743-61223-7 4146 Home Improvements 2-Sided Workshop SOLD FROM FEBRUARY 2001 THROUGH JANUARY 2009 UPC 0-50743-04146-4 440Z Swirlin' Sawdust Workshop SOLD FROM APRIL 2004 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2008 UPC 0-50743-38540-7 4028 Black Pickup Truck with Tools SOLD FROM MARCH 2000 THROUGH APRIL 2009 UPC 0-50743-04028-3

Reason for recall

The recalled workshop sets and trucks have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for a free replacement toy nail.

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 09304
Date reported August 13, 2009
Date initiated August 13, 2009
Recalling firm Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio
Affected scope About 1.6 Million
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for a free replacement toy nail.

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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The oversized, plastic toy nail is about 3 inches long by 1 inch in diameter and comes in red or blue colors. It has a large round head; about 1 ¼ inches below the head is a plastic ridge, slightly smaller than the nail head and about 1 inch in diameter. They were sold with a variety of Little Tikes Children's products. The names, model numbers and UPC code of the products included in this recall are listed below: Model # Name 0914/430B Electronic Project Workshop SOLD FROM MARCH 1994 THROUGH DEC 2003 UPC: 0-50743-00914-3 UPC: 0-57043-52613-8 0920/612237 Little HandiWorker Workhorse SOLD FROM MARCH 1999 THROUGH JUNE 2009 UPC 0-50743-10920-1 UPC 0-50743-61223-7 4146 Home Improvements 2-Sided Workshop SOLD FROM FEBRUARY 2001 THROUGH JANUARY 2009 UPC 0-50743-04146-4 440Z Swirlin' Sawdust Workshop SOLD FROM APRIL 2004 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2008 UPC 0-50743-38540-7 4028 Black Pickup Truck with Tools SOLD FROM MARCH 2000 THROUGH APRIL 2009 UPC 0-50743-04028-3. Recalled by Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio. Units affected: About 1.6 Million.
Why was this product recalled?
The recalled workshop sets and trucks have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for a free replacement toy nail.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 13, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09304.
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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