The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06034·Announced 2005-11-22

CPSC Recalls Flexitoys Monster-Size Vehicles Due to Choking Hazard

International Playthings Inc. is recalling Flexitoys Monster-Size 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 for 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 6,000 Flexitoys Monster-Size Vehicles. The recalled products are plastic toy vehicles measuring approximately 5 1/2 inches in length. The specific models included in the recall are the dump truck (model 9000-1), race car (model 9000-2), tractor (model 9000-3), SUV (model 9000-4), fire truck (model 9000-5), and digger truck (model 9000-6). The name and model numbers are stamped on the underside of the plastic vehicles.

The recall was issued because small parts can detach from the vehicles, which poses a choking hazard to young children. No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with this recall.

The vehicles were sold at specialty toy stores nationwide from May 2005 through September 2005 for about $4. Consumers should contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8357 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.intplay.com, for information on how to return the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.

The recalled product

Product
Flexitoys Monster-Size Vehicles
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
6,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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