CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Children's Toys
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01-221 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 20, 2001
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set", "Bathtime Water Wheel", "Funny Loco Wind-Up", and "Pull Back Duck in Boat"
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 110,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 30, 2026
What was recalled
The following information will help consumers identify the recalled children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set": Two tambourines consisting of a colorful plastic ring with three balls attached. Inside of the balls are beads that create a rattle sound when shaken. On each side of the tambourine is a sticker with a female cartoon character and the number 985. "Bathtime Water Wheel": A multi-colored plastic toy with a suction cup base and six small cups attached to a water wheel. "Made in China NO:368" is printed on the back of the water wheel. Funny Loco Wind-Up": A multi-colored train with a pig character on a sticker placed on both sides of the toy. "Made in China NO:883" is printed on the back of the train. "Pull Back Duck in Boat": A plastic blue and white boat with colored stickers on the side, a transparent red windshield, and white duck mounted on top of the boat. The toy also comes with a miniature fishing pole and a plastic lobster. A yellow sticker on the boat reads, "My Baby Products" and "PULLBACK DUCKS IN BOAT, MADE IN CHINA."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set", "Bathtime Water Wheel", "Funny Loco Wind-Up", and "Pull Back Duck in Boat" · About 110,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Dollar stores nationwide sold these toys, from September 1999 through May 2001, for about $1.; STK International, of Los Angeles, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
STK International and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Consumer contact
Consumers should call STK International toll-free at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for information about where to send the toys.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set", "Bathtime Water Wheel", "Funny Loco Wind-Up", and "Pull Back Duck in Boat" (About 110,000 units). The following information will help consumers identify the recalled children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set": Two tambourines consisting of a colorful plastic ring with three balls attached.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should take the toys away from children immediately, and return them to STK International, for a full refund.
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