CPSC recall 05-172, announced May 12, 2005, covers Pamela Drake Lemon Meringue Wooden Push Toys (about 7,000 units). Small parts can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take these recalled push toys away from young children and return the toys to Pamela Drake Inc. or their local retailer for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 966-3762, or go to www.woodkins.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 six different multi-colored, solid wooden push toys, including an airplane, tractor, dump truck, fire truck, and a two-piece circus train with train cars and a tow truck with family van. The vehicles are constructed with a bendable flap that allows the toys to "wiggle" back and forth. The dump truck, circus train with train cars and tow truck with family van have white magnets on the front and back to hold the push toys together. All the toys have rubber rings on the tires. The recalled push toys are intended for children 12 months and older. There is no writing on the push toys.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small parts can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled push toys away from young children and return the toys to Pamela Drake Inc. or their local retailer for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pamela Drake
- Manufacturer
- Pamela Drake Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 05-172
- Units
- About 7,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy and hobby stores nationwide, from February 2005 through March 2005, for between $15 and $24.
Lemon Meringue Wooden Push Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Cars
Recall contact information
Call Pamela Drake Inc. at (800) 966-3762 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.woodkins.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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