The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03127·Announced 2003-05-22

International Playthings Recalls Viking Mini Chubbies Toy Vehicles Due to Choking Hazard

International Playthings is recalling Viking Mini Chubbies toy vehicles because small parts can detach, 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 to young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

International Playthings Inc. is recalling approximately 126,000 Viking Mini Chubbies toy vehicles. The recalled products include toy wagons, tractors, helicopters, cars, airplanes, and jeeps that measure about 3 inches long. These toys were sold in red, blue, and yellow, and the specific model numbers AW01119, AW41111, AW61005, and AW81119 are printed on the bottom of the items.

The recall was issued because small parts on the vehicles can detach, which poses a choking hazard to young children. International Playthings has received one report of small parts detaching, but no injuries have been reported. The toys were manufactured in Thailand and sold at specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2002 through March 2003 for about $1 each.

Consumers should contact International Playthings toll-free at (800) 445-8347 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.intplay.com/recall.htm for information on receiving a replacement toy.

The recalled product

Product
Viking Mini Chubbies toy vehicles
Manufacturer
International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
126,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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