CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes

Active Recall Announced September 6, 2001 CPSC #01228

Quick answer

CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes is CPSC recall #01228, announced on September 6, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The children's toolbox is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall. The remedy is parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact rce for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox.. Affected brand: Racing Champions Ertl Inc. (RCE).

Hazard

The children's toolbox is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall.

Affected products

John Deere Kids Toolboxes

Recalled brands

Racing Champions Ertl Inc. (RCE)

Remedy

Parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact RCE for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox.

Recall date

September 6, 2001

Categories

Toy Miscellaneous

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01228?

CPSC recall #01228 covers CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 6, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The children's toolbox is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #01228?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01228 is parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact rce for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Racing-Champions-Ertl-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Toy-Toolboxes. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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