CPSC recall · Reported July 31, 2012
Green Toys Recalls Mini Vehicles Due To Choking Hazard
The wheels and hubcaps on the toy cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Green Toys Inc., of Mill Valley, Calif. recalled This recall involves Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles. All cars are made of plastic and availabl….
Green Toys Recalls Mini Vehicles Due To Choking Hazard was recalled by Green Toys Inc., of Mill Valley, Calif. in July 31, 2012. Reason: The wheels and hubcaps on the toy cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should take the product away from children immediately and contact Green Toys I…. Verify recall #12238 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Green Toys Inc., of Mill Valley, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The wheels and hubcaps on the toy cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..
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- agency class
- July 31, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12238 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
This recall involves Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles. All cars are made of plastic and available in yellow, green, red, white and blue. Model names and numbers for the seven recalled vehicles or sets are listed in the table below. For Mini Vehicle (MVHA-1014) and Fastback (MVFA-1022) sets the model numbers can be found on the bottom of the toys' packaging. For all other cars, a label with the model number can be found on the bottom of the car itself. Model Number Product MVHA-1014 Mini Vehicle Set MAMW-1015 Mini Ambulance MVSA-1016 Mini Vehicle Assortment MFBR-1018 Mini Red Fastback MPCB-1020 Mini Police Car MTXY-1021 Mini Taxi MVFA-1022 Mini Fastback Set The recalled Mini Vehicles were manufactured from March 2012 through June 2012. The manufacturing date is represented by a circle with an arrow in the middle that can be found imprinted on the underside of the front of the car. To the left and right of the arrow are numbers that represent the year and the arrow itself points to the number that represents the month. Cars with an "I" etched into the underside of the car next to the date stamp are not part of the recall.
Reason for recall
The wheels and hubcaps on the toy cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take the product away from children immediately and contact Green Toys Inc. to receive a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12238 |
| Date reported | July 31, 2012 |
| Date initiated | July 31, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Green Toys Inc., of Mill Valley, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 50,000 in the United States and 2,500 in Canada |
| 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 take the product away from children immediately and contact Green Toys Inc. to receive a full refund.
- Check the recall number (12238) 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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