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Recall 02014 — Toy Boxes

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2001-10-11

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02014
Date of alert
2001-10-11
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: All the toy boxes have a manufacturer's label inside or on the back with "Palliser" and the model number written on it. The model numbers are: 580-283, 581-283, 582-283, 583-283, 584-283, 589-283 and 598-283. The toy boxes measure about 36 inches long by 19 inches wide and 21 inches high. They have the following finishes: white with small color inserts in the knobs or with large color inserts on the front panel; natural maple or natural maple with white, denim or green front panels; and natural cherry. Hazards: The toy box's lid can fall suddenly, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards to young children. In addition, spaces at the end of the hinge on the lid can cause pinched, crushed and lacerated fingers. The toy chest voluntary standard requires toy boxes or chests with hinged lids to have lid supports that keep the lid from falling suddenly onto the head of a child, preventing an entrapment and strangulation hazard. The hinges also must minimize any spaces that could allow a child's finger to
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Palliser-Furniture-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of

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