The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·88053·Announced 1988-07-13

Merchandisers Association Recalls See-Thru Loco Toy Engines Due to Choking Hazard

Merchandisers Association is recalling See-Thru Loco toy engines because small parts may break off and 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 for children under three, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Merchandisers Association Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,800 "See-Thru Loco" toy engines in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was initiated after the toys were identified during Operation Toyland, a cooperative program between U.S. Customs and the CPSC to inspect imported toys for safety issues.

The toy engines, which are 11 inches long and 8 inches high, feature a clear plastic housing containing yellow, green, and orange gears. The CPSC determined that the toy is intended for children under three years of age and presents a choking hazard because small parts may break off. This is despite the packaging being labeled "Ages three and up." Neither the CPSC nor the manufacturer is aware of any injuries or complaints associated with the product.

The toys were sold in 1987 in New York, Maryland, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Consumers should immediately take the toy to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or exchange.

The recalled product

Product
See-Thru Loco toy engines
Manufacturer
Merchandisers Association
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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