CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The toy's sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
RadioShack Corp. Recalls Toy Pliers Due to Choking Hazard
The recall involves the Child Guidance "Busy Baby Activity Tool Pliers," which are about 6 inches long. The plastic toy has an orange handle, a red center knob and a yellow sliding knob on the side. The red center knob has "child GUIDANCE" written on it. The battery-operated toy makes various electronic sounds, plays music and has flashing lights. The pliers also contain multicolored beads. A label on the back reads, "RadioShack."
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should take these toy pliers away from children and return them to any RadioShack store for a refund.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 anytime, or go to the firm's Web site at www.radioshack.com
Recall Details
Sold At
RadioShack stores nationwide and the RadioShack Web site from August 2004 through February 2006 for about $6.
Injuries
RadioShack has received three reports of the sliding yellow knob on these toys detaching. In two of these reports, children were found to be mouthing these knobs. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
06121
Product Information
Product Name
Child Guidance Toy Pliers
Product Type
Toy Miscellaneous
Number of Units
About 25,000
Imported By
RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
Manufactured In
China