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Recall 02543 — Toy Boxes

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2002-05-31

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02543
Date of alert
2002-05-31
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Southern Wood Products, of Sparta, Tenn.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The toy boxes were sold in the following colors: oak, white, cherry, and natural. The recalled toy boxes, that measure 24 inches by 16 inches by 35 inches, have manufacture date codes of 8502-021502A and 8502-030702A on a sticker located on the back or bottom of unit. The sticker also has the company's name and address. The toy box was manufactured in the USA. Hazards: The middle lid support hinge can collapse suddenly and cause an injury to a child's head, neck, fingers, or hands; or can become an entrapment hazard to young children.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Southern-Wood-Products-Announce-Recall-of

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