CPSC recall 06-121, announced March 28, 2006, covers RadioShack Child Guidance Toy Pliers (about 25,000 units). The toy's sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should take these toy pliers away from children and return them to any RadioShack store for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 843-7422, or go to www.radioshack.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.
A label on the back reads, "RadioShack."
Which products are included?
The recall involves the Child Guidance "Busy Baby Activity Tool Pliers," which are about 6 inches long. The plastic toy has an orange handle, a red center knob and a yellow sliding knob on the side. The red center knob has "child GUIDANCE" written on it. The battery-operated toy makes various electronic sounds, plays music and has flashing lights. The pliers also contain multicolored beads. A label on the back reads, "RadioShack."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The toy's sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
RadioShack has received three reports of the sliding yellow knob on these toys detaching. In two of these reports, children were found to be mouthing these knobs. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these toy pliers away from children and return them to any RadioShack store for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- RadioShack
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 06-121
- Units
- About 25,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- RadioShack stores nationwide and the RadioShack Web site from August 2004 through February 2006 for about $6.
- Importer
- RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
Child Guidance Toy Pliers
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 anytime, or go to the firm's Web site at www.radioshack.com
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