The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05020·Announced 2004-10-21

Tai Tung International Recalls Toy Cars and Washing Machine for Choking Hazard

Tai Tung International is recalling toy ice cream cars, police cars, and washing machines because multicolored beads inside can pose 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 criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Tai Tung International, Inc. is recalling toy ice cream cars, police cars, and washing machines. The recall involves approximately 128,880 units of these toys, which were sold at toy and discount stores nationwide from June 2000 through September 2004 for about $3 each. The multicolored cars are about 5 inches long and contain stickers, while the pink, white, or red toy washing machines are 4.5 inches high. The toys make animal and music sounds, and lights flash when the sounds play, allowing the multicolored beads inside to be seen moving. The battery cover is marked with "CE" and "MADE IN CHINA."

The recall is being issued because the multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the company have not reported any injuries associated with the recalled products.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children. They should return the toys to the store where they were purchased for a refund. Consumers can also contact Tai Tung International at (800) 516-2988 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT or by email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Toy Ice Cream Car, Police Car, and Washing Machine
Manufacturer
Tai Tung International, Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
128,880

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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