The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05101·Announced 2005-02-10

New Star Toys Recalls Toy Cars Due to Choking Hazard

New Star Toys and Gifts Inc. is recalling two styles of toy cars because small parts can break off, 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 criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

New Star Toys and Gifts Inc. of Vernon, Calif., is recalling two styles of toy cars: the Funny Puzzle Car (also known as the Funny Game Car) and the Funny Cartoon Car (also known as the Beautiful Music Car). The recall involves about 1,200 units. The Funny Puzzle Car is approximately 9 inches long with an orange body, green interior, and blue wheels, featuring a frog button and lettered buttons. The Funny Cartoon Car is a six-wheel truck approximately 16 inches long with a yellow cab and green trailer, featuring spinning blocks with Spanish words and a plastic abacus. Both products have a yellow pull-string in the front.

The recall is being conducted because small parts can break off during use, 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 these products.

The recalled toy cars were sold at toy, department, and discount stores nationwide from September 2004 through December 2004 for between $4 and $6. Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers can also contact New Star toll-free at (888) 647-0051 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Toy Cars
Manufacturer
New Star Toys and Gifts Inc., of Vernon, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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