CPSC, Magic Cabin Announce Recall of Wooden Toy Cars
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 04-503 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 9, 2003
- Brand
- Magic Cabin
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Sonato Wooden Toy Car
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- 600
- Made in
- Germany
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 21, 2025
What was recalled
The Sonato Smiling Mini-Car Toy is wood with four solid- colored wheels painted orange, blue, yellow and green. A smiling face is painted on the front. On the top of the toy is a red button that squeaks when pushed. The toy car was sold individually and as a part of the "Wooden Baby Toys Set of 5." The toy car sold separately is item # 828143 and with the set # 828144.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Sonato Wooden Toy Car · 600 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Magic Cabin catalogs and Web site, from December 2002 through August 2003, for about $10.; Magic Cabin Inc., of Dayton, Ohio.
Injuries or incidents reported
There have been no incidents or injuries reported.
Consumer contact
Consumers should contact Magic Cabin toll-free at (888) 623-3655 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.magiccabin.com
Recall history and context
Magic Cabin appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Magic Cabin recalls.
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?
Sonato Wooden Toy Car (600 units). The Sonato Smiling Mini-Car Toy is wood with four solid- colored wheels painted orange, blue, yellow and green.
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 toy away from small children immediately and return the toy to Magic Cabin - Attention: Returns 3700 Wyse Road, Dayton, OH 45414-2541 for a full refund, including postage.
More recalls from Magic Cabin
- CPSC, MagicCabin Announce Recall of Toy Trucks
August 4, 2003 · Magic Cabin · Toys and gamesThe Big Boy Trucks are made of oak, maple, or walnut wood with a natural oil finish. The trucks are about 9 to 12 inches high.
- CPSC, Magic Cabin Announce Recall of Wooden Teething Rings
January 23, 2003 · Magic Cabin · Clothing and accessoriesThe teething rings, item numbers 828135 and 828136, are natural wood and shaped as a snail, bird or fish.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 21, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.