CPSC recall 05-101, announced February 10, 2005, covers New Star Toys and Gifts Toy Cars (about 1,200 units). Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (888) 647-0051.
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 two styles of toy cars. The Funny Puzzle Car or "Funny Game Car" is about 9 inches long. The car has an orange body, green interior and blue wheels. A frog button is on one side and lettered buttons are on the other. Stickers on the car read "FUNNY GAME CAR," "Funny Intelligence Game" and "NO. 1340." They are sold with four shape blocks that can be inserted in the windows of the car. The Funny Cartoon Car or "Beautiful Music Car" is a six-wheel truck about 16 inches long. The cab of the truck is yellow and the trailer is green. It has 15 spinning blocks on one side showing Spanish words and a plastic abacus on the other side and a play clock on the back. Stickers on the product read "Beautiful Music Car," "LOVELY CARTOON CAR" and "NO.1345." Both products have a yellow pull-string in the front.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- New Star Toys and Gifts
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 05-101
- Units
- About 1,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy, department and discount stores nationwide from September 2004 through December 2004 for between $4 and $6.
- Importer
- New Star Toys and Gifts Inc., of Vernon, Calif.
Toy Cars
CPSC product type: Toy Cars
Recall contact information
Contact New Star toll-free at (888) 647-0051 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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