Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Plush Rocker Toys Recalled By Tek Nek Toys Due to Fall Hazard

Released: Thursday, March 27, 2008 by CPSC

Mar

27

2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tek Nek Toys Int’l L.P., of Southlake, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 122,000 Rock ‘N Ride Plush Rocker Toys. The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children.

Recall Details

Product

Rock ‘N Ride Plush Rocker Toys

Description

This recall involves Rock ‘N Ride plush rocker toys sold in eight models: brown pony, pink pony, pink unicorn, deluxe pony, deluxe bull, lil’ penguin, lil’ propeller plane and Clifford big red rocker. The toys have molded plastic rocker bases and were sold for children at least 18 months old and up to 65 lbs. A button on the toy’s ear, hat or dash activates songs and phrases when pressed. Rockers included in this recall have a date code from July 26, 2007 through December 29, 2007. The date codes are printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.

Hazards

The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children.

Incidents

Tek Nek Toys has received 35 reports of the rockers tipping over, including ten reports of injuries such as bumps, bruises and lacerations.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the rocker toys away from young children and contact Tek Nek Toys for a free replacement base.


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