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Consumer product recall

Archived - Mini Chubbies

Starting date:
June 1, 2003
Posting date:
June 1, 2003
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Toys
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Physical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001466

Affected products

Mini Chubbies

Product description

Viking Mini Chubbies (toy wagons, tractors, helicopters, cars, airplanes, and jeeps) by International Playthings Inc., Parsippany, New Jersey.

Models included in the recall are AW01119, AW41111, AW61005 and AW81119.

Hazard identified

Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Number sold

126,000 units sold in Canada.

Time period sold

From April 2002 through March 2003.

Companies

Manufacturer
International Playthings Inc.
Parsippany
New Jersey
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-445-8347

What you should do

Throw vehicles away immediately and contact International Playthings Inc. toll-free at 1-800-445-8347, for information on receiving a replacement.