CPSC, KB Gear Announce Recall of Computer Mouse Sets

Active Recall Announced November 28, 2001 CPSC #02048

Quick answer

CPSC, KB Gear Announce Recall of Computer Mouse Sets is CPSC recall #02048, announced on November 28, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse is a fully functional computer mouse, shaped like a toy car. The car is plastic and has a red body and yellow roof. A sticker on the back of the car that is shaped like a license plate says, "Cool Car." The computer mouse set also includes two software packages: "Junior Net," a program that provides children with access to a safe environment for e-mailing and participating in animated games; and "Jump*Start Preschool," a CD with 10 sing-and-learn songs. The remedy is the cozy coupe computer mouse was distributed by kb gear under license from little tikes co., of hudson, ohio. kb gear liquidated and as of nov. 1, 2001, is no longer in business. as a result, the company is unable to provide consumers with a remedy. to encourage consumers to destroy the computer mouse and as a gesture of goodwill, little tikes is offering an equivalent $10 little tikes toy to consumers who return the retaining ring from the bottom of the mouse.. Affected brand: Little Tikes Co..

Hazard

The Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse is a fully functional computer mouse, shaped like a toy car. The car is plastic and has a red body and yellow roof. A sticker on the back of the car that is shaped like a license plate says, "Cool Car." The computer mouse set also includes two software packages: "Junior Net," a program that provides children with access to a safe environment for e-mailing and participating in animated games; and "Jump*Start Preschool," a CD with 10 sing-and-learn songs.

Affected products

Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse sets

Recalled brands

Little Tikes Co.

Remedy

The Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse was distributed by KB Gear under license from Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio. KB Gear liquidated and as of Nov. 1, 2001, is no longer in business. As a result, the company is unable to provide consumers with a remedy. To encourage consumers to destroy the computer mouse and as a gesture of goodwill, Little Tikes is offering an equivalent $10 Little Tikes toy to consumers who return the retaining ring from the bottom of the mouse.

Recall date

November 28, 2001

Categories

Computer Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02048?

CPSC recall #02048 covers CPSC, KB Gear Announce Recall of Computer Mouse Sets, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 28, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse is a fully functional computer mouse, shaped like a toy car. The car is plastic and has a red body and yellow roof. A sticker on the back of the car that is shaped like a license plate says, "Cool Car." The computer mouse set also includes two software packages: "Junior Net," a program that provides children with access to a safe environment for e-mailing and participating in animated games; and "Jump*Start Preschool," a CD with 10 sing-and-learn songs.

What is the remedy for recall #02048?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02048 is the cozy coupe computer mouse was distributed by kb gear under license from little tikes co., of hudson, ohio. kb gear liquidated and as of nov. 1, 2001, is no longer in business. as a result, the company is unable to provide consumers with a remedy. to encourage consumers to destroy the computer mouse and as a gesture of goodwill, little tikes is offering an equivalent $10 little tikes toy to consumers who return the retaining ring from the bottom of the mouse.. 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, KB Gear Announce Recall of Computer Mouse Sets 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/2002/CPSC-KB-Gear-Announce-Recall-of-Computer-Mouse-Sets. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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