CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Children's Toys
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The toys can break, causing small balls to be released, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The following information will help consumers identify the recalled children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set": Two tambourines consisting of a colorful plastic ring with three balls attached. Inside of the balls are beads that create a rattle sound when shaken. On each side of the tambourine is a sticker with a female cartoon character and the number 985. "Bathtime Water Wheel": A multi-colored plastic toy with a suction cup base and six small cups attached to a water wheel. "Made in China NO:368" is printed on the back of the water wheel. Funny Loco Wind-Up": A multi-colored train with a pig character on a sticker placed on both sides of the toy. "Made in China NO:883" is printed on the back of the train. "Pull Back Duck in Boat": A plastic blue and white boat with colored stickers on the side, a transparent red windshield, and white duck mounted on top of the boat. The toy also comes with a miniature fishing pole and a plastic lobster. A yellow sticker on the boat reads, "My Baby Products" and "PULLBACK DUCKS IN BOAT, MADE IN CHINA."
Affected Products
Children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set", "Bathtime Water Wheel", "Funny Loco Wind-Up", and "Pull Back Duck in Boat"
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-STK-International-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Toys |
| Title | CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Children's Toys |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/stk-toys.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled children's toys |
| Hazards › Name | The toys can break, causing small balls to be released, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | STK International and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set", "Bathtime Water Wheel", "Funny Loco Wind-Up", and "Pull Back Duck in Boat" |
| Products › Type | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2198 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 110,000 |
| Recall I D | 1080 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take the toys away from children immediately, and return them to STK International, for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | STK International, of Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar stores nationwide sold these toys, from September 1999 through May 2001, for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2001-08-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | The following information will help consumers identify the recalled children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set": Two tambourines consisting of a colorful plastic ring with three balls attached. Inside of the balls are beads that create a rattle sound when shaken. On each side of the tambourine is a sticker with a female cartoon character and the number 985. "Bathtime Water Wheel": A multi-colored plastic toy with a suction cup base and six small cups attached to a water wheel. "Made in China NO:368" is printed on the back of the water wheel. Funny Loco Wind-Up": A multi-colored train with a pig character on a sticker placed on both sides of the toy. "Made in China NO:883" is printed on the back of the train. "Pull Back Duck in Boat": A plastic blue and white boat with colored stickers on the side, a transparent red windshield, and white duck mounted on top of the boat. The toy also comes with a miniature fishing pole and a plastic lobster. A yellow sticker on the boat reads, "My Baby Products" and "PULLBACK DUCKS IN BOAT, MADE IN CHINA." |
| Recall Number | 01221 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should call STK International toll-free at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for information about where to send the toys. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-03-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |