CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-09-04 · 02243
Hazards
Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands.
Recall
Number
02243
Date
2002-09-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Playskool Toy Chests
Companies
Retailer(s)
Target stores sold the toy chest nationwide, from October 2001 through December 2001, for about $50.
Distributor(s)
XL Machine Ltd., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
These blue toy chests measure 18.5-inches by 12-inches by 12- inches, and were sold under the Playskool brand name. On the toy chest lid top are depictions of "Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head" characters and the "PLAYSKOOL" logo. The front panel has a "Glow Worm" figure and a dog. The bottom of the toy chests contains "DISTRIBUTED BY: XL MACHINE LTD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347." The chests were made in China.