CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes
Published: September 6, 2001Recall ID: 01228Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The children's toolbox is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall.
Affected Products
John Deere Kids Toolboxes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Racing-Champions-Ertl-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Toy-Toolboxes |
| Title | CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/john-deer-toy-box.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled John Deere Kids Toolbox |
| Hazards › Name | The toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and RCE have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | John Deere Kids Toolboxes |
| Products › Type | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2198 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,600 |
| Recall I D | 1142 |
| Remedies › Name | Parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact RCE for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox. |
| Importers › Name | Racing Champions Ertl Inc. (RCE), of Dyersville, Iowa |
| Retailers › Name | John Deere dealers and other farm supply retail stores nationwide sold the toys, from June 2001 through September 2001, for about $13. |
| Recall Date | 2001-09-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | The children's toolbox is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 01228 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact RCE at (866) 898-4999 anytime. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-04-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |