CPSC recall 01-080, announced February 8, 2001, covers Supreme Toys (H.K.) PLAYGO airplanes, cars, dump trucks, trains and fire engine toys (about 290,000 units). Small parts can break off the toy vehicles, posing a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should take these toy vehicles away from children immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 567-1774.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
A label on the vehicles and the remote reads "PLAYGO." The words, "PLAYGO LTD (HONG KONG) MADE IN CHINA" are imprinted on the bottom of each toy.
Which products are included?
The recalled vehicles are airplanes, cars, dump trucks, trains and fire engines sold under the PLAYGO brand name. They are made of multicolored plastic with red, blue, green and yellow parts. Each vehicle has a battery-operated, detachable remote control with a 40-inch cord. Enclosed in the cab of each vehicle are small multicolor balls about 1/4 inch in diameter. A label on the vehicles and the remote reads "PLAYGO." The words, "PLAYGO LTD (HONG KONG) MADE IN CHINA" are imprinted on the bottom of each toy.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small parts can break off the toy vehicles, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Supreme Toys has not received any reports of small parts breaking off the toy vehicles.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these toy vehicles away from children immediately. Consumers should cut the remote control cord off the toy, discard the vehicle, and mail just the cord to Supreme at 8348 C, Olive Road, St. Louis, MO 63132, for a $5 refund plus the cost of postage.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Supreme Toys (H.K.)
- Manufacturer
- Supreme Toys (H.K.) Ltd., of Hong Kong
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 01-080
- Units
- About 290,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Drug, grocery, variety stores, and discount department stores, including Wal-Mart, sold these toys, from June 1995 through December 1998, for about $5.
PLAYGO airplanes, cars, dump trucks, trains and fire engine toys
CPSC product type: Toy Vehicles
Recall contact information
For more information, call Supreme Toys toll free at (800) 567-1774 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT.
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