The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·01228·Announced 2001-09-06

CPSC Recalls John Deere Kids Toolboxes Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards

Racing Champions Ertl Inc. is recalling John Deere Kids Toolboxes because the carrying handle can break, creating small parts and sharp edges that pose choking and laceration risks to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (choking and laceration) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Racing Champions Ertl Inc. (RCE) is recalling approximately 11,600 John Deere Kids Toolboxes. The recall is being conducted because the toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children. CPSC and RCE have not received any reports of injuries; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The affected product is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall.

The toys were sold at John Deere dealers and other farm supply retail stores nationwide from June 2001 through September 2001 for about $13. Parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact RCE at (866) 898-4999 for instructions on returning the toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox.

The recalled product

Product
John Deere Kids Toolboxes
Manufacturer
Racing Champions Ertl Inc. (RCE), of Dyersville, Iowa
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
11,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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