RC2 · Recalled
RC2 Recalls Toy Keys Due to Choking 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.
- Units
- About 275,000
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- RC2 Brands Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Incident log
RC2 has received four reports of cracking. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 for a free replacement toy.
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
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 NOV 02 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.
