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CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of "Weebles Tractor" Toys

Name of Product:
Weebles Tractor toys
Hazard:

The red plunger located on top of the toy can crack and break apart, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
April 16, 1997
Units:

Over 116,000

Consumer Contact

Consumers can call Playskooll toll-free at (800) 752-9755 for a free replacement.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playskool of Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily recalling over 116,000 "Weebles Tractor" toys (item number 5242). The red plunger located on top of the toy can crack and break apart, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children.

Playskool has received 42 reports of the toy's plunger cracking or breaking apart. One minor non-choking injury has been reported.

The "Weebles Tractor" is a plastic toy recommended for children 9 months old and up. The tractor comes with a colorful farm girl weeble and detachable trailer. The tractor is mainly yellow with blue wheels and a red plunger, and the detachable trailer is mainly red with blue wheels. The tractor rolls along the floor and the weeble spins when the red plunger is pushed. Item number 5242 is imprinted into the bottom of the tractor.

Major toy stores and mass merchandise outlets nationwide have sold the toys since January 1996 for about $13.

Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and call Playskool toll-free at (800) 752-9755 for a free replacement.

Remedy:

Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and call Playskool for a free replacement.

Incidents/Injuries:

Playskool has received 42 reports of the toy's plunger cracking or breaking apart. One minor non-choking injury has been reported.

Sold At:
Major toy stores and mass merchandise outlets nationwide have sold the toys since January 1996 for about $13.
Recall number:
97-103

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