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Archived – Rock 'N Ride Plush Rocker Toys
- Starting date:
- April 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- April 1, 2008
- 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-500001667
Affected products
Rock 'N Ride Plush Rocker Toys
Product description
This recall involves Rock 'N Ride plush rocker toys sold in eight models: brown pony, pink pony, pink unicorn, deluxe pony, deluxe bull, lil' penguin, lil' propeller plane and Clifford the Big Red Dog rocker.
The toys have molded plastic rocker bases and were sold for children at least 18 months old and up to 65 lbs. A button on the toy's ear, hat or dash activates songs and phrases when pressed.
Rockers included in this recall have a date code from July 26, 2007 through December 29, 2007. The date codes are printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.
Hazard identified
The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children.
Tek Nek Toys has received 35 reports of the rockers tipping over, including ten reports of injuries such as bumps, bruises and lacerations.
There have been no reports of injury or incidents in Canada.
Number sold
484 units sold in Canada through the HBC on-line and rewards programs.
Time period sold
Sold from September 2007 through March 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Tek Nek Toys Int'l L.P.
Southlake
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the rocker toys away from young children.
Consumers may contact Tek Nek Toys for a free replacement base.
For additional information, consumers may contact Tek Nek Toys toll-free at 888-686-2728 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site.