Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Toys "R" Us, Inc. is recalling the Toot Toot Tug Boat (Primex/Shyf #4768), a pull toy with a whistle made in Chile, because its wheels may come off easily, causing a small metal rod to fall out that could be ingested by a child and create a choking hazard. The toy is labeled for children 18 months and up. Approximately 5,200 of these boats were sold nationwide between August and December 1988 through Toys "R" Us stores for about $4.99 each. Neither the Consumer Product Safety Commission nor Toys "R" Us is aware of any injuries related to this toy.
According to the recall notice, consumers who have this tug boat should take it away from children and return it to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Toys "R" Us directly at 1-800-548-0364.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Choking
Toys "R" Us, Inc. Recalls Toot Toot Tug Boat Because Of Potential Choking Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 1989 Release # 89-048 Toys "R" Us Recalls Toot Toot Tug Boat Because Of Potential Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Toys "R" Us, Inc. of Paramus, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling a toy tug boat because it may pose a potential choking hazard to young children. The product (a pull toy with whistle) being recalled is identified as Primex/Shyf #4768 Toot Toot Tug and is made in Chile. The toy's wheels may come off easily causing a small metal rod to fall out which could possibly be ingested by a child causing a potential choking hazard. The toy's wheels are toy not considered small part hazards. The toy boats are age labeled for 18 months and up. Approximately 5,200 of these toy boats were sold nationwide from August to December 1988 through Toys "R" Us, Inc. stores for approximately $4.99. While neither the CPSC nor Toys "R" Us, Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with the toy boats, this corrective action is being taken to prevent the possibility. Consumers having these tug boat should take them away from children and return them to the nearest Toys "R" Us, Inc. store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who have any questions about this recall may contact Toys "R" Us, Inc. directly at 1-800-548-0364.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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