IRIS U.S.A. · Recalled
CPSC, IRIS U.S.A. Announce Recall of Plastic Toy Storage Chests
These chests, that were originally marketed for the storage of toys, lack a lid-support device, do not have adequate ventilation when the lid is closed, and have latches that secure the lids. Children could become entrapped and suffocate inside the chests.
- Units
- About 100,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $25
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
These clear plastic chests have either red or blue lids, and were sold under three model numbers: Model #WT-80 is 19.75 inches long, 21.875 inches wide and 18.75 inches high. Model #WT-120 is 19.25 inches long, 30.75 inches wide and 18.75 inches high. Model #WT-175 is 19.25 inches long, 30.75 inches wide and 28.25 inches high. The model numbers are listed on the instruction sheet and on the label. The labels also show the chest being used for the storage of toys, and contain the warning, "CAUTION: Do Not Sit On Lid. Do Not Climb In Trunk." These chests now being sold have labels showing the chests being used for the storage of items other than toys, and the statement "WARNING: SUFFOCATION HAZARD. NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN."
The file
- Sold at
- Retail and department stores, such as Target, sold these chests nationwide, since January 1996, for about $25.
- Product type
- Toy Chests/Trunks
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- IRIS U.S.A. Inc., of Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
Incident log
CPSC and IRIS U.S.A. are not aware of any injuries involving these chests. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately prevent children from having access to these chests, and stop using them for toy storage. Consumers in households with young children can return the chests to the store where purchased, for a refund.
For more information, consumers should call IRIS U.S.A. toll-free at (800) 320-4747 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.
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 DEC 03 1998; last revised NOV 04 2026.