Team Talkin’ Tool Bench – Dangerous Nails
Choosing safe toys for your children is always a challenge. We all know that children under three should not play with toys that are choking hazards. All such toys should be clearly labeled with the words, “Not appropriate for children under 3.” Strangely however, the danger from this recall comes from a choking hazard that is larger than the normal standard. Playskool recalled its Team Talkin’ Tool Bench for toddlers because of the danger posed by its two plastic nails.
Although this toy was recalled in 2006, it can still be found in neighborhood yard sales — like the one I saw just recently.
Two children aged 19 months and two years suffocated before the toy was recalled. The nails do not qualify as small parts that could normally be swallowed by an infant. However, in the reported cases, the nails became “forcefully lodged in [the children’s’] throats” according to a company statement. An article about these incidents and the general safety of toys appeared at the time in the Washington Post.
This toy was sold at popular children’s toy stores until September 2006. At the time it was recalled, Playskool offered a $50 gift card to use on Playskool products. Parents who own this toy now should send the nails to Playskool to see if it still offers the gift card. For more information you can visit the Playskool website.
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