CPSC recall 13-292, announced September 27, 2013, covers Toys R Us Journey Girl Travel Trunk (about 12,650 units). The blue metal handle on the trunk can be sharp, presenting a laceration hazard to the user. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the travel trunk, put it out of reach of children and return it to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit. Recall contact: call (800) 869-7787, or go to www.toysrus.com.
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Affected model numbers
Travel trunks included in the recall have UPC # 4897027965070 and model number 5F5F79E.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Journey Girl Travel Trunks used to carry 18-inch-tall toy dolls. The 21-inch tall curved top trunks are purple with a blue pattern and a blue metal handle. The trunks were sold with three clothes hangers and two pull out drawers for storage. Travel trunks included in the recall have UPC # 4897027965070 and model number 5F5F79E. The model number is printed on the bottom of the travel trunk next to the UPC code.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The blue metal handle on the trunk can be sharp, presenting a laceration hazard to the user.
Incidents and injuries
Toys R Us has received six reports of incidents involving the handle on the trunk, including one report of a consumer who received stitches as a result of a laceration.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the travel trunk, put it out of reach of children and return it to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Toys R Us
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 13-292
- Units
- About 12,650
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at www.toysrus.com from October 2012 through February 2013 for about $30.
- Importer
- Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Journey Girl Travel Trunk
CPSC product type: Luggage
Recall contact information
Toys R Us at (800) 869-7787 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET on Sunday or online at www.toysrus.com, then click on About Us, then select "Safety" at the top of the page, and then "Click here" under Product Recalls.
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