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CPSC recall · Reported October 19, 2023

Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint Recalled by Fisher-Price Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards

The small plastic piece containing a high-powered magnet that connects one train to another can detach or become loose, posing choking and magnet ingestion hazards.

Recall #
24010
Affected scope
About 21,000 (In addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)
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Fisher Price Inc., of East Aurora, New York recalled This recall involves Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troub… - a moderate-severity action.

Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint … was recalled by Fisher Price Inc., of East Aurora, New York in October 19, 2023. Reason: The small plastic piece containing a high-powered magnet that connects one train to another can detach or bec…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the toys and go to www.service.mattel.com and cli…. Verify recall #24010 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Fisher Price Inc., of East Aurora, New York issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The small plastic piece containing a high-powered magnet that connects one train to another can detach or bec….

Moderate
severity level
October 19, 2023
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24010 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #24010) was formally reported on October 19, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Fisher Price Inc., of East Aurora, New York is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 21,000 (In addition, about 400 were sold in Canada).

The documented reason for this recall is: The small plastic piece containing a high-powered magnet that connects one train to another can detach or become loose, posing choking and magnet ingestion hazards. 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 using the toys and go to www.service.mattel.com and click on "Recalls & Safety Alerts" for instructions on how to receive a pre-paid return label via email from Fish… - 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 21,000 (In addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint. The push along wooden trains are designed to look like the characters from Thomas & Friends called the Troublesome Trucks. The Troublesome Truck & Crates is a black and gray train car with cargo of brown crates. The Troublesome Truck & Paint is a gray and black train car with cargo of gray paint cans and a yellow paint splatter on the side. Both train cars have faces on the front of them. The trains come with magnetic connectors to attach to other vehicles. The train cars measure approximately 3.6 inches long by 2.1 inches high. Model numbers HBJ89 (Troublesome Truck & Crates) and HBJ90 (Troublesome Truck & Paint) can be found on the bottom of the train cars.

Reason for recall

The small plastic piece containing a high-powered magnet that connects one train to another can detach or become loose, posing choking and magnet ingestion hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the toys and go to www.service.mattel.com and click on "Recalls & Safety Alerts" for instructions on how to receive a pre-paid return label via email from Fisher-Price. Upon receipt of the returned product, consumers will be sent a full refund.

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 24010
Date reported October 19, 2023
Date initiated October 19, 2023
Recalling firm Fisher Price Inc., of East Aurora, New York
Affected scope About 21,000 (In addition, about 400 were sold 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 immediately stop using the toys and go to www.service.mattel.com and click on "Recalls & Safety Alerts" for inst…

  • Check the recall number (24010) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint. The push along wooden trains are designed to look like the characters from Thomas & Friends called the Troublesome Trucks. The Troublesome Truck & Crates is a black and gray train car with cargo of brown crates. The Troublesome Truck & Paint is a gray and black train car with cargo of gray paint cans and a yellow paint splatter on the side. Both train cars have faces on the front of them. The trains come with magnetic connectors to attach to other vehicles. The train cars measure approximately 3.6 inches long by 2.1 inches high. Model numbers HBJ89 (Troublesome Truck & Crates) and HBJ90 (Troublesome Truck & Paint) can be found on the bottom of the train cars.. Recalled by Fisher Price Inc., of East Aurora, New York. Units affected: About 21,000 (In addition, about 400 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The small plastic piece containing a high-powered magnet that connects one train to another can detach or become loose, posing choking and magnet ingestion hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the toys and go to www.service.mattel.com and click on "Recalls & Safety Alerts" for instructions on how to receive a pre-paid return label via email from Fisher-Price. Upon receipt of the returned product, consumers will be sent a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 19, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 24010.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (24010) 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 October 19, 2023. 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.