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Toys & Games/Children's Toys (3-12)

Green Toys Recalls Mini Vehicles Due To Choking Hazard

Agency Publication Date: July 31, 2012
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Summary

Approximately 50,000 Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles are being recalled because the wheels and hubcaps can detach from the plastic cars. This defect poses a serious choking hazard to young children, and the company has received 10 reports of these parts loosening or falling off. These toys were sold in various colors including yellow, green, red, white, and blue, both individually for about $5 and in sets for $18. Consumers should immediately stop using these toys and contact Green Toys Inc. for a full refund.

Risk

The toy's wheels and hubcaps can separate from the vehicle body, creating small parts that a young child can easily swallow or inhale, potentially blocking their airway and causing them to choke.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately take the recalled Mini Vehicles away from children and stop using them.
  2. Check the bottom of your toy car for a manufacturing date stamp, which is a circle with an arrow in the middle. The recall affects cars manufactured between March 2012 and June 2012 (the numbers to the left and right of the arrow indicate the year, and the arrow points to the month).
  3. Look for an "I" etched into the underside of the car next to the date stamp; if an "I" is present, your car is NOT included in this recall.
  4. Identify your product using the model numbers: MVHA-1014 (Mini Vehicle Set), MAMW-1015 (Ambulance), MVSA-1016 (Assortment), MFBR-1018 (Red Fastback), MPCB-1020 (Police Car), MTXY-1021 (Taxi), or MVFA-1022 (Fastback Set). Model numbers are located on the bottom of the car or the bottom of the set packaging.
  5. Contact Green Toys Inc. toll-free at (888) 973-3421 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.greentoys.com/recall to arrange for a full refund.
  6. For more information or further assistance, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should take the product away from children immediately and contact Green Toys Inc. to receive a full refund.

Contact: For additional information, contact Green Toys toll-free at (888) 973-3421 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.greentoys.com/recall

Affected Products

Product: Green Toys Mini Vehicle Set
Model:
MVHA-1014
Date Ranges: March 2012 - June 2012, April 2012 - June 2012
Product: Green Toys Mini Ambulance
Model:
MAMW-1015
Date Ranges: March 2012 - June 2012, April 2012 - June 2012
Product: Green Toys Mini Vehicle Assortment
Model:
MVSA-1016
Date Ranges: March 2012 - June 2012, April 2012 - June 2012
Product: Green Toys Mini Red Fastback
Model:
MFBR-1018
Date Ranges: March 2012 - June 2012, April 2012 - June 2012
Product: Green Toys Mini Police Car
Model:
MPCB-1020
Date Ranges: March 2012 - June 2012, April 2012 - June 2012
Product: Green Toys Mini Taxi
Model:
MTXY-1021
Date Ranges: March 2012 - June 2012, April 2012 - June 2012
Product: Green Toys Mini Fastback Set
Model:
MVFA-1022
Date Ranges: March 2012 - June 2012, April 2012 - June 2012

Product Images

Green Toys mini vehicle

Green Toys mini vehicle

Green Toys mini vehicles

Green Toys mini vehicles

Green Toy mini vehicles

Green Toy mini vehicles

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 12238
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Green Toys Inc., of Mill Valley, Calif.
Sold By: Mass merchandisers, grocery stores and independent toy and specialty stores nationwide and by online retailers from April 2012 to June 2012. The cars cost about $5 each or $18 for the set.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 50,000 in the United States and 2,500 in Canada
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: For additional information, contact Green Toys toll-free at (888) 973-3421 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.greentoys.com/recall
Agency Last Updated: April 18, 2016

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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response