CPSC recall 04-119, announced April 14, 2004, covers Tek Nek Toys International Tonka ride-on toy trucks (about 70,000 units). The screw and nut assembly, attaching the steering wheel, can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should take these recalled ride-on toy vehicles away from young children immediately and contact Tek Nek Toys for free replacement parts. Recall contact: call (888) 661-0222, or go to www.teknektoys.com.
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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.
Which products are included?
The ride-on toys were sold under five model names including Butterfly Girl, Fire Rescue, Mermaid, Police Car, and Tonka Construction Crew. The toys can be used as a ride-on or push walker toy, with a handle on the back of the seat rest. These toys were sold for children ages 1 to 3 years old. On the dash of the ride-on toys are buttons which produce sounds when activated. The recalled Ride-on vehicles have a date code from 20021127 to 20030319. The date code is located in the battery compartment located on the top panel next to the steering wheel.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The screw and nut assembly, attaching the steering wheel, can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Tek Nek Toys has received six reports of the screw and nut coming loose, including the death of an 18-month-old boy, who aspirated a screw.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these recalled ride-on toy vehicles away from young children immediately and contact Tek Nek Toys for free replacement parts.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tek Nek Toys International
- Manufacturer
- Tek Nek Toys International, L.P., of Grapevine, Texas
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 04-119
- Units
- About 70,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Kmart, Meijer and Shopko sold the ride-on toys nationwide, from December 2002 through March 2004, for about $30.
Tonka ride-on toy trucks
CPSC product type: Toy Ride-on
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Tek Nek toys at (888) 661-0222 anytime or visit Tek Nek's website at www.teknektoys.com
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