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

Recalled May 31, 2002 · CPSC recall 02543 · Southern Wood Products

Recalled Toy Box
Hazard
The middle lid support hinge can collapse suddenly and cause an injury to a child's head, neck, fingers, or hands; or can become an entrapment hazard to young children.
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.
Units
About 600
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

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 to do

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.

Contact

For more information, call Southern Wood Products at (800) 624-4129, Monday through Friday CST 7:30 am to 4:00pm. Consumers can contact JC Penney customer service at (888) 333-6063 or www.jcpenney.com

Product
Toy Boxes
Manufacturer(s)
Southern Wood Products, of Sparta, Tenn.
Retailers
JC Penney sold the toy box through its catalogue from Feb 2002 until March 2002.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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