Flexitoys dump trucks, tractors, race cars, fire trucks, digger trucks

Description: International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles 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 #06-034 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 Toy Vehicles 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: Flexitoys Monster-Size Vehicles Units: About 6,000 Distributor: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. Hazard: Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported. Description: The recalled Flexitoys Monster-Size vehicles are plastic toys that measure approximately 5 1/2-inches in length. Models included in the recall are: dump truck (model 9000-1), race car (model 9000-2), tractor (model 9000-3), SUV (model 9000-4), fire truck (model 9000-5) and digger truck (model 9000-6). The name and model numbers are stamped on the underside of the plastic vehicles. Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide from May 2005 through September 2005 for about $4. Manufactured In: China Remedy: Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on how to return the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8357 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]