| Product name |
Green Toys(TM) Mini Vehicles |
| Description |
This recall involves Green Toys(TM) Mini Vehicles. All cars are made of plastic and available in yellow, green, red, white and blue. Model names and numbers for the seven recalled vehicles or sets are listed in the table below. For Mini Vehicle (MVHA - 1014) and Fastback (MVFA-1022) sets the model numbers can be found on the bottom of the toys' packaging. For all other cars, a label with the model number can be found on the bottom of the car itself. Model Number/Product - MVHA-1014/Mini Vehicle Set, MAMW-1015/Mini Ambulance, MVSA-1016/Mini Vehicle Assortment, MFBR-1018/Mini Red Fastback, MPCB-1020/Mini Police Car, MTXY-1021/Mini Taxi and MVFA-1022/Mini Fastback Set. The recalled Mini Vehicles were manufactured from March 2012 through June 2012. The manufacturing date is represented by a circle with an arrow in the middle that can be found imprinted on the underside of the front of the car. To the left and right of the arrow are numbers that represent the year and the arrow itself points to the number that represents the month. Cars with an "I" etched into the underside of the car next to the date stamp are not part of the recall. |
| Problem |
The wheels and hubcaps on the toy cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Distribution |
Mass merchandisers, grocery stores and independent toy and specialty stores nationwide and by online retailers. The cars cost about $5 each or $18 for the set. |
| Company |
Green Toys 888-973-3421; between website www.greentoys.com/recall |
| Dates sold |
April 2012 to June 2012 |
| Date posted |
08/01/2012 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12238.html |
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