Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2005 Release #06-034 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 445-8347 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Name of Product: Flexitoys Monster-Size Vehicles
Units: About 6,000
Distributor: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Hazard: Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Description: The recalled Flexitoys Monster-Size vehicles are plastic toys that measure approximately 5 1/2-inches in length. Models included in the recall are: dump truck (model 9000-1), race car (model 9000-2), tractor (model 9000-3), SUV (model 9000-4), fire truck (model 9000-5) and digger truck (model 9000-6). The name and model numbers are stamped on the underside of the plastic vehicles.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide from May 2005 through September 2005 for about $4.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on how to return the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8357 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.intplay.com
Media Contact: Sue Tice at (973) 316-2500 Ext. 232 or email at sue.tice@intplay.com