Key Takeaway
Little Tikes Recalls Children's Toy Workshop Sets and Trucks Due to Choking Hazard by Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio was recalled on August 13, 2009. What to do: Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for a free replacement toy nail.
Little Tikes Recalls Children's Toy Workshop Sets and Trucks Due to Choking Hazard
Description
The oversized, plastic toy nail is about 3 inches long by 1 inch in diameter and comes in red or blue colors. It has a large round head; about 1 ¼ inches below the head is a plastic ridge, slightly smaller than the nail head and about 1 inch in diameter. They were sold with a variety of Little Tikes Children's products. The names, model numbers and UPC code of the products included in this recall are listed below: Model # Name 0914/430B Electronic Project Workshop SOLD FROM MARCH 1994 THROUGH DEC 2003 UPC: 0-50743-00914-3 UPC: 0-57043-52613-8 0920/612237 Little HandiWorker Workhorse SOLD FROM MARCH 1999 THROUGH JUNE 2009 UPC 0-50743-10920-1 UPC 0-50743-61223-7 4146 Home Improvements 2-Sided Workshop SOLD FROM FEBRUARY 2001 THROUGH JANUARY 2009 UPC 0-50743-04146-4 440Z Swirlin' Sawdust Workshop SOLD FROM APRIL 2004 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2008 UPC 0-50743-38540-7 4028 Black Pickup Truck with Tools SOLD FROM MARCH 2000 THROUGH APRIL 2009 UPC 0-50743-04028-3
Injuries / Consequence
The firm has received one report of an 11-month-old boy from Goose Creek, S.C. who choked when the toy nail become forcefully lodged in his throat. The child was hospitalized and made a full recovery.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for a free replacement toy nail.
Products Affected
Little Tikes™ Workshop Sets and Trucks
Toy Play Sets/Activity SetsImages
Company Information
Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for a free replacement toy nail.
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.