May
22, 2003
Name
of product:
Toy Vehicles
Units: 126,000
Manufacturer: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Hazard: Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard
to young children.
Description: The Viking Mini Chubbies are toy wagons, tractors,
helicopters, cars, airplanes, and jeeps. The toys measure about 3-inches long
and were sold in red, blue and yellow. Model numbers are printed on the bottom
of the toy. Models included in the recall are AW01119, AW41111, AW61005 and
AW81119.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide sold these toys from April 2002
through March 2003 for about $1.
Manufactured in: Thailand
Remedy: Consumers should contact the company for information on
receiving a replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: International Playthings toll-free at (800) 445-8347
anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.intplay.com/recall.htm
Media Contact: Sue Tice at (973) 316-2500 ext. 232 or
sue.tice@intplay.com.