Recalls / 2004-04-14

CPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Ride-On Toys

04119 · Recalled 2004-04-14 · CPSC page

Recalled Tonka Ride-On Fire Rescue toy truck

Description

The ride-on toys were sold under five model names including Butterfly Girl, Fire Rescue, Mermaid, Police Car, and Tonka Construction Crew. The toys can be used as a ride-on or push walker toy, with a handle on the back of the seat rest. These toys were sold for children ages 1 to 3 years old. On the dash of the ride-on toys are buttons which produce sounds when activated. The recalled Ride-on vehicles have a date code from 20021127 to 20030319. The date code is located in the battery compartment located on the top panel next to the steering wheel.

Hazards

The screw and nut assembly, attaching the steering wheel, can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

Tek Nek Toys has received six reports of the screw and nut coming loose, including the death of an 18-month-old boy, who aspirated a screw.

Remedy

Consumers should take these recalled ride-on toy vehicles away from young children immediately and contact Tek Nek Toys for free replacement parts.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Tonka ride-on toy trucks		About 70,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Tek Nek Toys International, L.P.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Kmart, Meijer, Shopko sold the ride-on toys nationwide, from December 2002 through March 2004, for about $30.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Tek Nek toys at (888) 661-0222 anytime or visit Tek Nek's website at www.teknektoys.com

More images

Recalled Tonka Ride-On Police Car toy truck

Recalled Tonka Ride-On Mermaid toy truck

Recalled Tonka Ride-On Construction toy truck

Source: CPSC recall 04119. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.