The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05248·Announced 2005-08-19

Stork Craft Toy Boxes Recalled for Lid Support Failure Hazard

Stork Craft is recalling about 3,000 toy boxes because the lid support can fail, posing a strangulation and impact injury risk 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 risk-of-harm product (strangulation and impact injury) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc. is recalling approximately 3,000 toy boxes sold in the United States. The recall involves toy boxes with manufacture date codes between November 2002 and July 2004 and specific model numbers and colors: 01520-331 (white), 01520-334 (cherry), 01520-33C (cognac), 01520-33L (oak), and 01520-33N (natural). The manufacture date codes, model numbers, and colors are located on a label underneath the toy boxes. The boxes measure 27 inches long by 18 inches wide and 17 inches high and are constructed of pine.

The recall was issued because the toy box's lid support can fail, allowing the lid to collapse suddenly. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children and possible impact injuries to a child's head, neck, fingers, or hands. CPSC and Stork Craft have received two reports of the lid collapsing, but no injuries have been reported. Stork Craft has also received 11 consumer requests for replacement lid supports.

The toy boxes were sold at Wal-Mart and J.C. Penney Web sites, and other furniture and baby Web sites, from December 2002 through April 2005 for about $90. Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy boxes and contact Stork Craft to determine if their toy box lid support needs to be replaced. If necessary, the firm will provide a free replacement lid support. Consumers can contact Stork Craft toll-free at (877) 274-0277 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.Storkcraft.com.

The recalled product

Product
Stork Craft Toy Boxes
Manufacturer
Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Toy Chests/Trunks
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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