Description: International Playthings Inc. Recall of Viking Chubbies Toy Cars NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2005 Release #06-033 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 445-8347 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Viking Chubbies Toy Cars WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Viking Chubbies Toy Cars Units: About 1,900 Distributor: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. Hazard: The heads on the figures sold with the cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported. Description: This recall involves Viking Chubbies 10-inch toy sedans sold with two figurines. The multi-colored toys are made of plastic. The toy figurines measure about 3-inches tall. "Viking Toys," "Sweden" and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the bottom of the car. Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2005 for about $14. Manufactured In: Thailand Remedy: Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on returning the product for a free replacement item of similar value. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.intplay.com Media Contact: Sue Tice at (973) 316-2500 Ext. 232 or email at [email protected] [Learn More]