The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12238·Announced 2012-07-31

Green Toys Recalls Mini Vehicles Due To Choking Hazard

Green Toys is recalling approximately 52,500 mini vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada because wheels and hubcaps 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, 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

Green Toys Inc. is recalling approximately 50,000 Green Toys Mini Vehicles in the United States and 2,500 in Canada. The recall involves seven specific model numbers of plastic toy cars, including the Mini Vehicle Set, Mini Ambulance, Mini Vehicle Assortment, Mini Red Fastback, Mini Police Car, Mini Taxi, and Mini Fastback Set. These vehicles were manufactured between March 2012 and June 2012 and sold at mass merchandisers, grocery stores, independent toy and specialty stores, and online retailers from April 2012 to June 2012.

The wheels and hubcaps on the recalled toy cars can detach or loosen, posing a choking hazard to young children. Green Toys has received 10 reports of wheels and hubcaps detaching or loosening from the vehicles, but there have been no reports of injuries.

Consumers should take the product away from children immediately. To receive a full refund, consumers should contact Green Toys Inc. toll-free at (888) 973-3421 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.greentoys.com/recall.

The recalled product

Product
Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles
Manufacturer
Green Toys Inc., of Mill Valley, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
50,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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