Little Tikes, in cooperation CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of Little Tikes Workshops Sets and Trucks because the oversized, plastic toy nails pose a choking hazard to young children.
To date, the company has received one report of an 11-month child choking when the nail became lodged in his throat. The has made a full recovery.
The oversized, plastic toy nail is about 3 ¼ inches long by 1 ¼ inch in diameter and comes in red or blue colors. They were sold with a variety of Little Tikes Children’s products. The names, model numbers and UPC code of the products included in this recall are listed on the CPSC Web site.
Consumers are advised to take the recalled items away from young children and to contact Little Tikes for a free replacement. For consumers who have purchased the recalled toys, they can request a new set of replacement nails that meet CPSC safety standards here.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Little Tikes directly at (800) 791-2737 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit The Little Tikes Web site.
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