The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01221·Announced 2001-08-20

STK International Recalls Four Children's Toys Due to Choking Hazard

STK International is recalling four children's toys because they can break and release small balls, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

STK International, of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling four children's toys: the "2 PC Tambourine Set," "Bathtime Water Wheel," "Funny Loco Wind-Up," and "Pull Back Duck in Boat." The recall involves approximately 110,000 units. These toys were sold at dollar stores nationwide from September 1999 through May 2001 for about $1 each.

The toys present a choking hazard to young children because they can break, causing small balls to be released. STK International and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have not received any reports of incidents or injuries; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumers should take the toys away from children immediately and return them to STK International for a full refund. For information on where to send the toys, consumers can call STK International toll-free at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set", "Bathtime Water Wheel", "Funny Loco Wind-Up", and "Pull Back Duck in Boat"
Manufacturer
STK International, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
110,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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