Target toys recalled

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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    Name of Product:  Little Tree Wood Activity Cart Toys

    Units:  About 18,500

    Manufacturer:  Hong Kong Toy Centre, of Hong Kong

    Importer/Distributor:  Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Hazard: The orange hubcaps on the wheel of the cart can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Target has reported seven incidents of the hubcaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall involves Little Tree wooden activity cart toys. This is a multi-colored cart with an orange seat and a wooden tray. The cart has apple trees, a blue fence, and red, blue and green flowers painted on one side. The cart also has a wooden sheep, dog and horse affixed to that same side. The other side of the cart contains a board with multi-colored wooden magnets.

Sold by: Target stores nationwide from July 2006 through March 2007 and on http://www.target.com from October 2006 through February 2007 for about $20

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should take the toy away from children and return the item to any Target store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.target.com.

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Posted: 06/13/2007  Popularity: 138