Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2001-09-06T00:00:00
Product: John Deere Kids Toolboxes
Company: John Deere dealers and other farm supply retail stores nationwide sold the toys, from June 2001 through September 2001, for about $13.
Hazard: The toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
Description: The children's toolbox is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall.
Remedy: Parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact RCE for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox.
Incidents / Injuries: CPSC and RCE have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Recall Number: 01228
Product Type: Toys / Play Products
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard, Fall / Injury Hazard