RadioShack Corp. · Recalled
RadioShack Corp. Recalls Toy Pliers Due to Choking Hazard
The toy's sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 25,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- RadioShack stores nationwide and the RadioShack Web site from August 2004 through February 2006 for about $6.
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take these toy pliers away from children and return them to any RadioShack store for a refund.
For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 anytime, or go to the firm's Web site at www.radioshack.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 28 2006; last revised MAY 23 2024.