March 30, 2006
Release #06-126
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 763-8869
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles
Units: About 3,500
Importer/Distributor: Kids Preferred LLC, of Dayton, N.J.
Hazard: The hubcaps on the toy’s plastic wheels can detach posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Kids Preferred, LLC has received one report of an incident in which the wheel and hubcap detached from the toy while a child was playing with it. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled toys are soft, stuffed yellow taxis, black and white police cars and red fire engines, each with four plastic wheels.
They measure about 6 inches in length and 5 inches in width. The toys have a silver-colored button on top that makes sounds when pushed. The police car and the fire engine make a siren sound. The taxi makes engine and horn sounds. “Kids Preferred” is printed on an attached fabric tag.
Sold at: Kohl’s Department Stores and specialty retailers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2006 for about $12.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and contact Kids Preferred LLC for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kids Preferred LLC toll-free at (866) 763-8869, anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or e-mail the firm at
Nicole@kidspreferred.com
To view this recall online, please visit The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission web site at: https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06126.html
Stay Safe!