August
20, 2001
STK
International, of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling about 110,000 children's
toys. The toys can break causing small balls to be released, posing a choking
hazard to young children.
The following information will help
consumers identify the recalled children's toys:
"2 PC Tambourine Set": Two tambourines consisting of a colorful
plastic ring with three balls attached. Inside of the balls are beads that
create a rattle sound when shaken. On each side of the tambourine is a sticker
with a female cartoon character and the number 985.
"Bathtime Water Wheel": A multi-colored plastic toy with a suction
cup base and six small cups attached to a water wheel. "Made in China
NO:368" is printed on the back of the water wheel.
"Funny Loco Wind-Up": A multi-colored train with a pig character on a
sticker placed on both sides of the toy. "Made in China NO:883" is
printed on the back of the train.
"Pull Back Duck in Boat": A plastic blue and white boat with colored
stickers on the side, a transparent red windshield, and white duck mounted on
top of the boat. The toy also comes with a miniature fishing pole and a plastic
lobster. A yellow sticker on boat reads, "My Baby Products" and
"PULLBACK DUCKS IN BOAT, MADE IN CHINA."
Dollar stores nationwide sold these toys from September 1999 through May 2001
for about $1.
Consumer should take the toys away from children immediately, and return
them to STK International for a full refund. Consumers should call STK
International toll-free at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday for information about where to send the toys.