CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The screw and nut assembly, attaching the steering wheel, can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 14, 2004

CPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Ride-On Toys

The ride-on toys were sold under five model names including Butterfly Girl, Fire Rescue, Mermaid, Police Car, and Tonka Construction Crew. The toys can be used as a ride-on or push walker toy, with a handle on the back of the seat rest. These toys were sold for children ages 1 to 3 years old. On the dash of the ride-on toys are buttons which produce sounds when activated. The recalled Ride-on vehicles have a date code from 20021127 to 20030319. The date code is located in the battery compartment located on the top panel next to the steering wheel.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should take these recalled ride-on toy vehicles away from young children immediately and contact Tek Nek Toys for free replacement parts.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Tek Nek toys at (888) 661-0222 anytime or visit Tek Nek's website at www.teknektoys.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Kmart, Meijer and Shopko sold the ride-on toys nationwide, from December 2002 through March 2004, for about $30.
Injuries
Tek Nek Toys has received six reports of the screw and nut coming loose, including the death of an 18-month-old boy, who aspirated a screw.
Manufacturer
Tek Nek Toys International, L.P., of Grapevine, Texas
Recall Number
04119

Product Information

Product Name
Tonka ride-on toy trucks
Product Type
Toy Ride-on
Number of Units
About 70,000
Manufacturer Name
Tek Nek Toys International, L.P., of Grapevine, Texas

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (888) 661-0222
Website www.teknektoys.com
Full Contact Information

For more information, contact Tek Nek toys at (888) 661-0222 anytime or visit Tek Nek's website at www.teknektoys.com