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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 02243

Playskool Toy Chests

Published September 4, 2002

Summary

CPSC records recall 02243, published September 4, 2002. Reported units: About 3,300.

What's the hazard

Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands.

What to do

Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit.

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Recall details

Distributor
XL Machine Ltd., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Playskool Toy Chests recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 02243 on September 4, 2002. Reported hazard: Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit.

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)