The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06033·Announced 2005-11-22

Viking Chubbies Toy Cars Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC recalls Viking Chubbies toy cars because figure heads can detach, posing a choking risk to young children. No injuries have been reported.

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

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and International Playthings Inc. are recalling Viking Chubbies 10-inch toy sedans. The recall involves approximately 1,900 units of the multi-colored plastic toys, which were sold with two 3-inch figurines. The hazard is that the heads on the figures can detach, creating a choking hazard for young children. No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled toy cars were sold at specialty toy stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2005 for about $14. The toys are marked with "Viking Toys," "Sweden," and "Made in Thailand" on the bottom of the car. International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., distributed the product.

Consumers should stop using the recalled toy cars immediately. They should contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime or visit www.intplay.com for information on returning the product for a free replacement item of similar value.

The recalled product

Product
Viking Chubbies Toy Cars
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
1,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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