CPSC recall 12-238, announced July 31, 2012, covers Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles (about 50,000 units). The wheels and hubcaps on the toy cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should take the product away from children immediately and contact Green Toys Inc. to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 973-3421, or go to www.greentoys.com/recall.
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.
For all other cars, a label with the model number can be found on the bottom of the car itself.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles. All cars are made of plastic and available in yellow, green, red, white and blue. Model names and numbers for the seven recalled vehicles or sets are listed in the table below. For Mini Vehicle (MVHA-1014) and Fastback (MVFA-1022) sets the model numbers can be found on the bottom of the toys' packaging. For all other cars, a label with the model number can be found on the bottom of the car itself. Model Number Product MVHA-1014 Mini Vehicle Set MAMW-1015 Mini Ambulance MVSA-1016 Mini Vehicle Assortment MFBR-1018 Mini Red Fastback MPCB-1020 Mini Police Car MTXY-1021 Mini Taxi MVFA-1022 Mini Fastback Set The recalled Mini Vehicles were manufactured from March 2012 through June 2012. The manufacturing date is represented by a circle with an arrow in the middle that can be found imprinted on the underside of the front of the car. To the left and right of the arrow are numbers that represent the year and the arrow itself points to the number that represents the month. Cars with an "I" etched into the underside of the car next to the date stamp are not part of the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The wheels and hubcaps on the toy cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Green Toys has received 10 reports of wheels and hubcaps detaching or loosening from the vehicles. There have been no reports of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the product away from children immediately and contact Green Toys Inc. to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Green Toys
- Manufacturer
- Green Toys Inc., of Mill Valley, Calif.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 12-238
- Units
- About 50,000 in the United States and 2,500 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandisers, grocery stores and independent toy and specialty stores nationwide and by online retailers from April 2012 to June 2012. The cars cost about $5 each or $18 for the set.
Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles
CPSC product type: Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Green Toys toll-free at (888) 973-3421 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.greentoys.com/recall
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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