CPSC, Southern Wood Products Announce Recall of Children's Toy Box

Active Recall Announced May 31, 2002 CPSC #02543

Quick answer

CPSC, Southern Wood Products Announce Recall of Children's Toy Box is CPSC recall #02543, announced on May 31, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The toy boxes were sold in the following colors: oak, white, cherry, and natural. The recalled toy boxes, that measure 24 inches by 16 inches by 35 inches, have manufacture date codes of 8502-021502A and 8502-030702A on a sticker located on the back or bottom of unit. The sticker also has the company's name and address. The toy box was manufactured in the USA. The remedy is consumers who purchased the toy box should stop using the toy box immediately and contact southern wood products to receive a free replacement hinge. purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.. Affected brands: Southern Wood Products, JC Penney sold the toy box through its catalogue from Feb 2002 until March 2002..

Hazard

The toy boxes were sold in the following colors: oak, white, cherry, and natural. The recalled toy boxes, that measure 24 inches by 16 inches by 35 inches, have manufacture date codes of 8502-021502A and 8502-030702A on a sticker located on the back or bottom of unit. The sticker also has the company's name and address. The toy box was manufactured in the USA.

Affected products

Toy Boxes

Recalled brands

Southern Wood Products, JC Penney sold the toy box through its catalogue from Feb 2002 until March 2002.

Remedy

Consumers who purchased the toy box should stop using the toy box immediately and contact Southern Wood Products to receive a free replacement hinge. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Recall date

May 31, 2002

Categories

Toy Chests/Trunks

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02543?

CPSC recall #02543 covers CPSC, Southern Wood Products Announce Recall of Children's Toy Box, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 31, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The toy boxes were sold in the following colors: oak, white, cherry, and natural. The recalled toy boxes, that measure 24 inches by 16 inches by 35 inches, have manufacture date codes of 8502-021502A and 8502-030702A on a sticker located on the back or bottom of unit. The sticker also has the company's name and address. The toy box was manufactured in the USA.

What is the remedy for recall #02543?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02543 is consumers who purchased the toy box should stop using the toy box immediately and contact southern wood products to receive a free replacement hinge. purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.. 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?

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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-Southern-Wood-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Toy-Box. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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