Little Tikes® Workshop and Tool Sets

Date

Sept. 28, 2011

Manufacturer

Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio

CPSC title

Little Tikes Expands Recall of Toy Workshop and Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Products

Little Tikes® Workshop and Tool Sets

Description

This recall involves the toy nails sold as part of 11 additional models of Little Tikes® Workshop and tool sets listed below. The toy nails are oversized, plastic, and about 3 1/4 inches long by 1 1/4 inch in diameter. The nails are either red or blue and have a large round head; below the nail head there is a plastic ridge, slightly smaller than the nail head and about 1 inch in diameter. The model number may be found on some of the products.

Hazard

The recalled workshop and tool sets have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for free replacement toy nails.

Units

More than 1.7 million additional units (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009)

Injuries reported

The firm has reported two additional incidents, occurring prior to the August 2009 recall, of children who choked when the toy nail became lodged in their throat. Both children were treated in a hospital and made a full recovery.

Sold at

Mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1990 through 2004 for between $25 and $100.

Made in

United States, China

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Little Tikes at (800) 321-0183 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.littletikes.com

Recall number

11334

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Related recalls

• Earlier recall: Little Tikes Recalls Children's Toy Workshop Sets and Trucks Due to Choking Hazard (Aug. 13, 2009)

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.