Originally issued April 16, 1997 Revised October 24, 2002
(301) 504-7063
Release # 97-103
CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of "Weebles Tractor" Toys
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playskool of Pawtucket,
R.I., is voluntarily recalling over 116,000 "Weebles
Tractor" toys (item number 5242). The red plunger located on
top of the toy can crack and break apart, presenting a
potential choking hazard to young children.
Playskool has received 42 reports of the toy's plunger
cracking or breaking apart. One minor non-choking injury has
been reported.
The "Weebles Tractor" is a plastic toy recommended for
children 9 months old and up. The tractor comes with a
colorful farm girl weeble and detachable trailer. The
tractor is mainly yellow with blue wheels and a red plunger,
and the detachable trailer is mainly red with blue wheels.
The tractor rolls along the floor and the weeble spins when
the red plunger is pushed. Item number 5242 is imprinted
into the bottom of the tractor.
Major toy stores and mass merchandise outlets
nationwide have sold the toys since January 1996 for about
$13.
Consumers should take the toys away from young
children immediately and call Playskool toll-free at
(800) 752-9755 for a free replacement.
