CPSC recall 02-014, announced October 11, 2001, covers Palliser Furniture Toy Boxes (about 4,500 units). The toy box's lid can fall suddenly, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards to young children. Consumers should stop children from using these toy boxes immediately, and contact Palliser for a free replacement toy box or a $50 refund. Recall contact: call (204) 988-5600, or go to www.toyboxnews.com.
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.
All the toy boxes have a manufacturer's label inside or on the back with "Palliser" and the model number written on it.
Which products are included?
All the toy boxes have a manufacturer's label inside or on the back with "Palliser" and the model number written on it. The model numbers are: 580-283, 581-283, 582-283, 583-283, 584-283, 589-283 and 598-283. The toy boxes measure about 36 inches long by 19 inches wide and 21 inches high. They have the following finishes: white with small color inserts in the knobs or with large color inserts on the front panel; natural maple or natural maple with white, denim or green front panels; and natural cherry.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The toy box's lid can fall suddenly, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards to young children. In addition, spaces at the end of the hinge on the lid can cause pinched, crushed and lacerated fingers. The toy chest voluntary standard requires toy boxes or chests with hinged lids to have lid supports that keep the lid from falling suddenly onto the head of a child, preventing an entrapment and strangulation hazard. The hinges also must minimize any spaces that could allow a child's finger to be pinched, crushed or lacerated.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Palliser Furniture Ltd. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these toy boxes. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop children from using these toy boxes immediately, and contact Palliser for a free replacement toy box or a $50 refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Palliser Furniture
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-014
- Units
- About 4,500
- Sold at / sales period
- Furniture stores nationwide and in Canada sold these toy boxes, from July 1999 through August 2001, for about $150 (about $200 CAD).
- Distributor
- Palliser Furniture Ltd., of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Toy Boxes
CPSC product type: Toy Chests/Trunks
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should call Palliser at (204) 988-5600 anytime or visit Palliser's recall website at www.toyboxnews.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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