CPSC recall 11-334, announced September 28, 2011, covers Little Tikes® Workshop and Tool Sets (more than 1.7 million units). The recalled workshop and tool sets have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for free replacement toy nails. Recall contact: call (800) 321-0183, or go to www.littletikes.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.
The model number may be found on some of the products.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the toy nails sold as part of 11 additional models of Little Tikes® Workshop and tool sets listed below. The toy nails are oversized, plastic, and about 3 1/4 inches long by 1 1/4 inch in diameter. The nails are either red or blue and have a large round head; below the nail head there is a plastic ridge, slightly smaller than the nail head and about 1 inch in diameter. The model number may be found on some of the products.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled workshop and tool sets have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has reported two additional incidents, occurring prior to the August 2009 recall, of children who choked when the toy nail became lodged in their throat. Both children were treated in a hospital and made a full recovery.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for free replacement toy nails.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Little Tikes
- Manufacturer
- Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 11-334
- Units
- More than 1.7 million additional units (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009)
- Manufactured in
- United States, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1990 through 2004 for between $25 and $100.
Little Tikes® Workshop and Tool Sets
CPSC product type: Building Sets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Little Tikes at (800) 321-0183 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.littletikes.com
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