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RC2 Recalls Toy Keys Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled November 2, 2006 · CPSC recall 07023 · RC2

Recalled My Jingle KeysRecalled John Deere Toy KeysRecalled Shake & Jingle Keys
Hazard
The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 for a free replacement toy.
Units
About 275,000
Incidents / injuries
RC2 has received four reports of cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

Shake 'n Jingle Keys, "Shake & Jingle Keys," "My Jingle Keys" all by The First Years and the John Deere "Real Keys" are toy keys, with three colored keys attached to a blue, red or green remote control with electronic features. Various colored buttons on the remote activate sounds. Only toy keys with the letter "F" in the date code stamp on the packaging and product are involved in the recall. The date code can be found on the back of the remote control. Toy keys with "TE" in the date code or yellow sides on the remote are not included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 for a free replacement toy.

Contact

For additional information, contact RC2 at (800) 704-8697 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Learning Curve's Web site at www.learningcurve.com

Product
Toy Keys
Imported by
RC2 Brands Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Retailers
Department stores and independent toy stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $6. The recalled products are marketed under RC2's Learning Curve and The First Years brands.
Made in
China

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