CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target
USCPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands.
Product Description & Identification
These blue toy chests measure 18.5-inches by 12-inches by 12- inches, and were sold under the Playskool brand name. On the toy chest lid top are depictions of "Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head" characters and the "PLAYSKOOL" logo. The front panel has a "Glow Worm" figure and a dog. The bottom of the toy chests contains "DISTRIBUTED BY: XL MACHINE LTD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347." The chests were made in China.
Affected Products
Playskool Toy Chests
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-XL-Machine-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Playskool-Toy-Chests-Sold-at-Target- |
| Title | CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/toychest.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Toy Chest |
| Hazards › Name | Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and XL have received one report of screws in the lid support hinge of a toy chest coming out, resulting in one injury, a bruise to the neck. |
| Products › Name | Playskool Toy Chests |
| Products › Type | Toy Chests/Trunks |
| Products › Category I D | 2189 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,300 |
| Recall I D | 2212 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit. |
| Retailers › Name | Target stores sold the toy chest nationwide, from October 2001 through December 2001, for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2002-09-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | These blue toy chests measure 18.5-inches by 12-inches by 12- inches, and were sold under the Playskool brand name. On the toy chest lid top are depictions of "Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head" characters and the "PLAYSKOOL" logo. The front panel has a "Glow Worm" figure and a dog. The bottom of the toy chests contains "DISTRIBUTED BY: XL MACHINE LTD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347." The chests were made in China. |
| Distributors › Name | XL Machine Ltd., of Eden Prairie, Minn. |
| Recall Number | 02243 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact XL Machine toll-free at (866) 746-8097 anytime, or go to Target's web site at www.target.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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