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CPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Ride-On Toys

U.S. CPSCChokingApr 14, 2004
Recalled Tonka Ride-On Fire Rescue toy truck
Recalled Tonka Ride-On Fire Rescue toy truck
Recalled Tonka Ride-On Police Car toy truck
Recalled Tonka Ride-On Police Car toy truck
Recalled Tonka Ride-On Mermaid toy truck
Recalled Tonka Ride-On Mermaid toy truck
Recalled Tonka Ride-On Construction toy truck
Recalled Tonka Ride-On Construction toy truck

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Hazard

The screw and nut assembly, attaching the steering wheel, can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these recalled ride-on toy vehicles away from young children immediately and contact Tek Nek Toys for free replacement parts.

Incidents & injuries

Tek Nek Toys has received six reports of the screw and nut coming loose, including the death of an 18-month-old boy, who aspirated a screw.

Product description

The ride-on toys were sold under five model names including Butterfly Girl, Fire Rescue, Mermaid, Police Car, and Tonka Construction Crew. The toys can be used as a ride-on or push walker toy, with a handle on the back of the seat rest. These toys were sold for children ages 1 to 3 years old. On the dash of the ride-on toys are buttons which produce sounds when activated. The recalled Ride-on vehicles have a date code from 20021127 to 20030319. The date code is located in the battery compartment located on the top panel next to the steering wheel.

Sold on

Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Kmart, Meijer and Shopko sold the ride-on toys nationwide, from December 2002 through March 2004, for about $30.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Tek Nek toys at (888) 661-0222 anytime or visit Tek Nek's website at www.teknektoys.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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