May 22, 2003
International Playthings is recalling 126,000 toy vehicles sold at toy shops nationwide for about $1. Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The company has received one report of small parts detaching. No injuries have been reported.
The Viking Mini Chubbies are toy wagons, tractors, helicopters, cars, airplanes, and jeeps. The toys measure about 3-inches long and were sold in red, blue and yellow. Model numbers are printed on the bottom of the toy. Models included in the recall are AW01119, AW41111, AW61005 and AW81119.
Consumers should contact the company for information on receiving a refund. Call International Playthings toll-free at (800) 445-8347 anytime.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
