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Green Toys Recalls Mini Vehicles Due To Choking Hazard

Recall 12-238 · July 31, 2012 · Green Toys

What to doConsumers should take the product away from children immediately and contact Green Toys Inc. to receive a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-238 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 31, 2012
Brand
Green Toys
Category
Toys and games
Products
Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 50,000 in the United States and 2,500 in Canada
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
April 18, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles. All cars are made of plastic and available in yellow, green, red, white and blue. Model names and numbers for the seven recalled vehicles or sets are listed in the table below. For Mini Vehicle (MVHA-1014) and Fastback (MVFA-1022) sets the model numbers can be found on the bottom of the toys' packaging. For all other cars, a label with the model number can be found on the bottom of the car itself. Model Number Product MVHA-1014 Mini Vehicle Set MAMW-1015 Mini Ambulance MVSA-1016 Mini Vehicle Assortment MFBR-1018 Mini Red Fastback MPCB-1020 Mini Police Car MTXY-1021 Mini Taxi MVFA-1022 Mini Fastback Set The recalled Mini Vehicles were manufactured from March 2012 through June 2012. The manufacturing date is represented by a circle with an arrow in the middle that can be found imprinted on the underside of the front of the car. To the left and right of the arrow are numbers that represent the year and the arrow itself points to the number that represents the month. Cars with an "I" etched into the underside of the car next to the date stamp are not part of the recall.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles · About 50,000 in the United States and 2,500 in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Mass merchandisers, grocery stores and independent toy and specialty stores nationwide and by online retailers from April 2012 to June 2012. The cars cost about $5 each or $18 for the set.; Green Toys Inc., of Mill Valley, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Green Toys has received 10 reports of wheels and hubcaps detaching or loosening from the vehicles. There have been no reports of injuries.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Green Toys toll-free at (888) 973-3421 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.greentoys.com/recall

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?

Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles (About 50,000 in the United States and 2,500 in Canada units). This recall involves Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should take the product away from children immediately and contact Green Toys Inc. to receive a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 18, 2016. 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.