CPSC2003-03-21
CPSC, Raymond Oak Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Chests
Raymond Oak Inc., of Fountain Valley, Calif.
Hazard
The toy chest's lid support hinges can fail, allowing the lid to fall onto a child's head, neck, fingers or hands. In addition, spaces at the end of the hinge on the lid can cause pinch, crush or laceration injuries to children's fingers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop children from using the recalled toy chests immediately and contact the firm to receive a $79 refund. Raymond Oak Inc. has contacted all known purchasers by phone or mail. All but 20 of the toy chests have been returned.
Sold at
Furniture stores nationwide sold the recalled toy chests, from May 2000 through January 2002, for about $99.
Affected count
About 200
Injuries reported
CPSC and Raymond Oak Inc. have received one report of a 7-year-old girl whose finger was bruised after the toy chest lid slammed down on her left index finger.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Wooden Toy Chests
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact Raymond Oak Inc. at (866) 614-1281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Raymond-Oak-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Toy-ChestsDon't want to check this manually?
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