CPSCGeneral Alert
Plush Rocker Toys Recalled By Tek Nek Toys Due to Fall Hazard
Published: March 27, 2008Recall ID: 08233Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Rock 'N Ride plush rocker toys sold in eight models: brown pony, pink pony, pink unicorn, deluxe pony, deluxe bull, lil' penguin, lil' propeller plane and Clifford big red rocker. The toys have molded plastic rocker bases and were sold for children at least 18 months old and up to 65 lbs. A button on the toy's ear, hat or dash activates songs and phrases when pressed. Rockers included in this recall have a date code from July 26, 2007 through December 29, 2007. The date codes are printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.
Affected Products
Rock 'N Ride Plush Rocker Toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Plush-Rocker-Toys-Recalled-By-Tek-Nek-Toys-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Plush Rocker Toys Recalled By Tek Nek Toys Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e02c394ecabd40399efa8db9f9e38930.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Brown Pony |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1269e9e7eedf4444aec39b5c7b22bd38.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Pink Pony |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/473cc1f6a10042f4bbd34328734383d5.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Pink Unicorn |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9e8719721cd6429d81f3b763efeb8aa8.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Deluxe Pony |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/601c7eb7a47243cdb85723b6d4213494.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Deluxe Bull |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0a70ce7b358747e7bb81456f9b0f70c2.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled Lil' Penguin |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4bf0f6456c7647528a514983e560be8d.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Recalled Lil' Propeller Plane |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0111c9cc8b534c14b62d5159e8dda55e.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Recalled Clifford Rocker |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/86e62cc6264e47518f2321189bdffab6.jpg |
| Images › 9 › Caption | Recalled Rocker Base |
| Hazards › Name | The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | Tek Nek Toys has received 35 reports of the rockers tipping over, including ten reports of injuries such as bumps, bruises and lacerations. |
| Products › Name | Rock 'N Ride Plush Rocker Toys |
| Products › Type | Toy Ride-on |
| Products › Category I D | 2203 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 122,000 |
| Recall I D | 4259 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the rocker toys away from young children and contact Tek Nek Toys for a free replacement base. |
| Retailers › Name | Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide and Internet retailers from September 2007 through March 2008 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2008-03-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Rock 'N Ride plush rocker toys sold in eight models: brown pony, pink pony, pink unicorn, deluxe pony, deluxe bull, lil' penguin, lil' propeller plane and Clifford big red rocker. The toys have molded plastic rocker bases and were sold for children at least 18 months old and up to 65 lbs. A button on the toy's ear, hat or dash activates songs and phrases when pressed. Rockers included in this recall have a date code from July 26, 2007 through December 29, 2007. The date codes are printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment. |
| Recall Number | 08233 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Tek Nek Toys Int'l L.P., of Southlake, Texas |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Tek Nek Toys toll-free at (888) 686-2728 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.teknektoys.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |