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Recall 02243 — Playskool Toy Chests

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2002-09-04

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02243
Date of alert
2002-09-04
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: These blue toy chests measure 18.5-inches by 12-inches by 12- inches, and were sold under the Playskool brand name. On the toy chest lid top are depictions of "Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head" characters and the "PLAYSKOOL" logo. The front panel has a "Glow Worm" figure and a dog. The bottom of the toy chests contains "DISTRIBUTED BY: XL MACHINE LTD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347." The chests were made in China. Hazards: Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-XL-Machine-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Playsko

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