The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07023·Announced 2006-11-02

RC2 Recalls Toy Keys Due to Choking Hazard from Cracking Parts

RC2 Brands is recalling about 275,000 toy keys because the colored top portion can crack, releasing small parts that 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 to 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

RC2 Brands Inc. is recalling approximately 275,000 toy keys sold under the Learning Curve and The First Years brands, as well as John Deere "Real Keys." The affected products include "Shake 'n Jingle Keys," "Shake & Jingle Keys," and "My Jingle Keys." These toy keys feature three colored keys attached to a blue, red, or green remote control with electronic features. Only units with the letter "F" in the date code stamp on the packaging and product are included in the recall; units with "TE" in the date code or yellow sides on the remote are not affected.

The recall is due to a choking hazard. The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts that pose a choking risk to young children. RC2 has received four reports of cracking, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled toy keys were sold at department stores and independent toy stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $6. Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 at (800) 704-8697 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Learning Curve website at www.learningcurve.com for a free replacement toy.

The recalled product

Product
Toy Keys
Manufacturer
RC2 Brands Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
275,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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