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RadioShack Corp. Recalls Toy Pliers Due to Choking Hazard

U.S. CPSCChokingMar 28, 2006
Recalled Toy Pliers
Recalled Toy Pliers

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Hazard

The toy's sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these toy pliers away from children and return them to any RadioShack store for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

RadioShack has received three reports of the sliding yellow knob on these toys detaching. In two of these reports, children were found to be mouthing these knobs. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recall involves the Child Guidance "Busy Baby Activity Tool Pliers," which are about 6 inches long. The plastic toy has an orange handle, a red center knob and a yellow sliding knob on the side. The red center knob has "child GUIDANCE" written on it. The battery-operated toy makes various electronic sounds, plays music and has flashing lights. The pliers also contain multicolored beads. A label on the back reads, "RadioShack."

Sold on

RadioShack stores nationwide and the RadioShack Web site from August 2004 through February 2006 for about $6.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 anytime, or go to the firm's Web site at www.radioshack.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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