CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1142.
The children's toolbox is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1142.
Parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact RCE for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact John Deere Dealers And Other Farm Supply Retail Stores Nationwide Sold The Toys, From June 2001 Through September 2001, For About $13. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1142.
Consumers may contact RCE at (866) 898-4999 anytime.
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John Deere Dealers And Other Farm Supply Retail Stores Nationwide Sold The Toys, From June 2001 Through September 2001, For About $13. Recall FAQ
John Deere Dealers And Other Farm Supply Retail Stores Nationwide Sold The Toys, From June 2001 Through September 2001, For About $13. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes. The notice was published on September 6, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 11,600 units are potentially affected.