CPSC recall 05-020, announced October 21, 2004, covers Toy Ice Cream Car, Police Car, and Washing Machine (about 128,880 units). The multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 516-2988, or email sales@toystoreonline.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.
Which products are included?
The recall includes an ice cream car, a police car and a toy washing machine. The multicolored cars are about 5 inches long and contain various stickers. The pink, white, or red toy washing machines are 4.5 inches high. The toys make animal and music sounds. When the music and animal sounds play, lights flash and the toy's multicolored beads can be seen moving inside. "CE" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the battery cover.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Toy Ice Cream Car
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Washing machines
- Recall number
- 05-020
- Units
- About 128,880
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy and discount stores nationwide from June 2000 through September 2004 for about $3.
- Importer
- Tai Tung International, Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Toy Ice Cream Car, Police Car, and Washing Machine
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
Call Tai Tung at (800) 516-2988 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT or email the company at sales@toystoreonline.com
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