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CPSCRecalled May 31, 2002 · #02543

CPSC, Southern Wood Products Announce Recall of Children's Toy Box

Hazard

The middle lid support hinge can collapse suddenly and cause an injury to a child's head, neck, fingers, or hands; or can become an entrapment hazard to young children.

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Description

The toy boxes were sold in the following colors: oak, white, cherry, and natural. The recalled toy boxes, that measure 24 inches by 16 inches by 35 inches, have manufacture date codes of 8502-021502A and 8502-030702A on a sticker located on the back or bottom of unit. The sticker also has the company's name and address. The toy box was manufactured in the USA.

Product details

Product
Toy Boxes
Type
Toy Chests/Trunks
Manufacturer
Southern Wood Products, of Sparta, Tenn.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
JC Penney sold the toy box through its catalogue from Feb 2002 until March 2002.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers who purchased the toy box should stop using the toy box immediately and contact Southern Wood Products to receive a free replacement hinge. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

View the official CPSC notice