# CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes
> **CPSC recall** · 2001-09-06 · 01228 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 01228
- **Date:** 2001-09-06
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

John Deere Kids Toolboxes

## Hazards

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.

## Retailer(s)

John Deere dealers and other farm supply retail stores nationwide sold the toys, from June 2001 through September 2001, for about $13.

## Importer(s)

Racing Champions Ertl Inc. (RCE), of Dyersville, Iowa

## Country of manufacture

China

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Racing-Champions-Ertl-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Toy-Toolboxes)
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