The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·92037·Announced 1991-12-24

McCrory Recalls Play Cars Due To Choking Hazard From Detaching Tires

McCrory Corporation is recalling approximately 10,000 sets of Play Cars because the tires can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

McCrory Corporation is voluntarily recalling approximately 10,000 units of "Play Cars," model no. 25, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall is being conducted because the solid black tires on the hollow plastic cars can detach from the metal axle, creating a choking hazard for young children. Each set consists of eight 4-1/2 inch cars in yellow, red, green, and blue, and features the words "INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA" on the undercarriage.

These toy cars were sold nationwide between September 1, 1989, and December 12, 1991, by retailers including Bargain Time, Britts, Elmore, McCrory, H.L. Green, Kress, McClellan, T.G. and Y., Silver Kittinger, Newberry Stores, G.C. Murphy, and some independent variety stores. Each set sold for approximately $2.29. The cardboard header identifies the product as "Play Cars, 8 Colorful, Freewheeling Cars. No. 25, Made in Argentina by Andresito..."

Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. Consumers are urged to take the "Play Cars" away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions may contact McCrory Corporation toll-free at 1-800-284-3704.

The recalled product

Product
McCrory Corporation Recalls Play Cars Because Of Choking Hazard
Manufacturer
HL Green
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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