CPSC recall 03-530, announced March 21, 2003, covers Raymond Oak Wooden Toy Chests (about 200 units). The toy chest's lid support hinges can fail, allowing the lid to fall onto a child's head, neck, fingers or hands. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop children from using the recalled toy chests immediately and contact the firm to receive a $79 refund. Recall contact: call (866) 614-1281.
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 sticker on the toy chests reads "MADE IN CHINA" and "SC51CT-MP."
Which products are included?
The toy chests are wooden and were manufactured with a natural birch or oak finish. The chests measure 36 inches in length, 20 inches in width and 21 inches in height. A sticker on the toy chests reads "MADE IN CHINA" and "SC51CT-MP."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The toy chest's lid support hinges can fail, allowing the lid to fall onto a child's head, neck, fingers or hands. In addition, spaces at the end of the hinge on the lid can cause pinch, crush or laceration injuries to children's fingers.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Raymond Oak Inc. have received one report of a 7-year-old girl whose finger was bruised after the toy chest lid slammed down on her left index finger.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop children from using the recalled toy chests immediately and contact the firm to receive a $79 refund. Raymond Oak Inc. has contacted all known purchasers by phone or mail. All but 20 of the toy chests have been returned.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Raymond Oak
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 03-530
- Units
- About 200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Furniture stores nationwide sold the recalled toy chests, from May 2000 through January 2002, for about $99.
- Importer
- Raymond Oak Inc., of Fountain Valley, Calif.
Wooden Toy Chests
CPSC product type: Toy Chests/Trunks
Recall contact information
Consumers can contact Raymond Oak Inc. at (866) 614-1281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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