RadioShack Corp. Recalls Toy Pliers Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 06-121 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 28, 2006
- Brand
- RadioShack
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Child Guidance Toy Pliers
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 25,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2024
What was recalled
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."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Child Guidance Toy Pliers · About 25,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: RadioShack stores nationwide and the RadioShack Web site from August 2004 through February 2006 for about $6.; RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas.
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 anytime, or go to the firm's Web site at www.radioshack.com
Recall history and context
RadioShack appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all RadioShack 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?
Child Guidance Toy Pliers (About 25,000 units). The recall involves the Child Guidance "Busy Baby Activity Tool Pliers," which are about 6 inches long.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should take these toy pliers away from children and return them to any RadioShack store for a refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2024. 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.