# CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target
> **CPSC recall** · 2002-09-04 · 02243 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 02243
- **Date:** 2002-09-04
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Playskool Toy Chests

## 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.

## Retailer(s)

Target stores sold the toy chest nationwide, from October 2001 through December 2001, for about $50.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-XL-Machine-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Playskool-Toy-Chests-Sold-at-Target-)
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