CPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Ride-On Toys
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-04-14 · 04119
Hazards
The screw and nut assembly, attaching the steering wheel, can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Recall
Number
04119
Date
2004-04-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Tonka ride-on toy trucks
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Tek Nek Toys International, L.P., of Grapevine, Texas
Retailer(s)
Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Kmart, Meijer and Shopko sold the ride-on toys nationwide, from December 2002 through March 2004, for about $30.
Description
The ride-on toys were sold under five model names including Butterfly Girl, Fire Rescue, Mermaid, Police Car, and Tonka Construction Crew. The toys can be used as a ride-on or push walker toy, with a handle on the back of the seat rest. These toys were sold for children ages 1 to 3 years old. On the dash of the ride-on toys are buttons which produce sounds when activated. The recalled Ride-on vehicles have a date code from 20021127 to 20030319. The date code is located in the battery compartment located on the top panel next to the steering wheel.