RadioShack Corp. Recalls Toy Pliers Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled March 28, 2006 · CPSC recall 06121 · RadioShack

Hazard

The toy's sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these toy pliers away from children and return them to any RadioShack store for a refund.

Units

About 25,000

Incidents / injuries

RadioShack has received three reports of the sliding yellow knob on these toys detaching. In two of these reports, children were found to be mouthing these knobs. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recall involves the Child Guidance "Busy Baby Activity Tool Pliers," which are about 6 inches long. The plastic toy has an orange handle, a red center knob and a yellow sliding knob on the side. The red center knob has "child GUIDANCE" written on it. The battery-operated toy makes various electronic sounds, plays music and has flashing lights. The pliers also contain multicolored beads. A label on the back reads, "RadioShack."

What to do

Consumers should take these toy pliers away from children and return them to any RadioShack store for a refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 anytime, or go to the firm's Web site at www.radioshack.com

Product

Child Guidance Toy Pliers

Imported by

RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas

Retailers

RadioShack stores nationwide and the RadioShack Web site from August 2004 through February 2006 for about $6.

Made in

China

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