CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target

Active Recall Announced September 4, 2002 CPSC #02243

Quick answer

CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target is CPSC recall #02243, announced on September 4, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These blue toy chests measure 18.5-inches by 12-inches by 12- inches, and were sold under the Playskool brand name. On the toy chest lid top are depictions of "Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head" characters and the "PLAYSKOOL" logo. The front panel has a "Glow Worm" figure and a dog. The bottom of the toy chests contains "DISTRIBUTED BY: XL MACHINE LTD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347." The chests were made in China. The remedy is consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit.. Affected brand: XL Machine Ltd..

Hazard

These blue toy chests measure 18.5-inches by 12-inches by 12- inches, and were sold under the Playskool brand name. On the toy chest lid top are depictions of "Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head" characters and the "PLAYSKOOL" logo. The front panel has a "Glow Worm" figure and a dog. The bottom of the toy chests contains "DISTRIBUTED BY: XL MACHINE LTD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347." The chests were made in China.

Affected products

Playskool Toy Chests

Recalled brands

XL Machine Ltd.

Remedy

Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit.

Recall date

September 4, 2002

Categories

Toy Chests/Trunks

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02243?

CPSC recall #02243 covers CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 4, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These blue toy chests measure 18.5-inches by 12-inches by 12- inches, and were sold under the Playskool brand name. On the toy chest lid top are depictions of "Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head" characters and the "PLAYSKOOL" logo. The front panel has a "Glow Worm" figure and a dog. The bottom of the toy chests contains "DISTRIBUTED BY: XL MACHINE LTD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347." The chests were made in China.

What is the remedy for recall #02243?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02243 is consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit.. 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, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target 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-XL-Machine-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Playskool-Toy-Chests-Sold-at-Target-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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