Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2003-03-21T00:00:00
Product: Wooden Toy Chests
Company: Furniture stores nationwide sold the recalled toy chests, from May 2000 through January 2002, for about $99.
Hazard: The toy chest's lid support hinges can fail, allowing the lid to fall onto a child's head, neck, fingers or hands. In addition, spaces at the end of the hinge on the lid can cause pinch, crush or laceration injuries to children's fingers.
Description: The toy chests are wooden and were manufactured with a natural birch or oak finish. The chests measure 36 inches in length, 20 inches in width and 21 inches in height. A sticker on the toy chests reads "MADE IN CHINA" and "SC51CT-MP."
Remedy: Consumers should stop children from using the recalled toy chests immediately and contact the firm to receive a $79 refund. Raymond Oak Inc. has contacted all known purchasers by phone or mail. All but 20 of the toy chests have been returned.
Incidents / Injuries: CPSC and Raymond Oak Inc. have received one report of a 7-year-old girl whose finger was bruised after the toy chest lid slammed down on her left index finger.
Recall Number: 03530
Product Type: Toys / Play Products
Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard