CPSC2004-04-14
CPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Ride-On Toys
Tek Nek Toys International, L.P., of Grapevine, Texas
Hazard
The screw and nut assembly, attaching the steering wheel, can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these recalled ride-on toy vehicles away from young children immediately and contact Tek Nek Toys for free replacement parts.
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Kmart, Meijer and Shopko sold the ride-on toys nationwide, from December 2002 through March 2004, for about $30.
Affected count
About 70,000
Injuries reported
Tek Nek Toys has received six reports of the screw and nut coming loose, including the death of an 18-month-old boy, who aspirated a screw.
Products
Tonka ride-on toy trucks
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Tek Nek toys at (888) 661-0222 anytime or visit Tek Nek's website at www.teknektoys.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Tek-Nek-Toys-Announce-Recall-of-Ride-On-Toys-Don't want to check this manually?
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