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Toy Cars Recalled

Thursday March 30, 2006

Name of Product: Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles

Units: About 3,500

Importer/Distributor: Kids Preferred LLC, of Dayton, N.J.

Hazard: The hubcaps on the toy’s plastic wheels can detach posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Kids Preferred, LLC has received one report of an incident in which the wheel and hubcap detached from the toy while a child was playing with it. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled toys are soft, stuffed yellow taxis, black and white police cars and red fire engines, each with four plastic wheels. They measure about 6 inches in length and 5 inches in width. The toys have a silver-colored button on top that makes sounds when pushed. The police car and the fire engine make a siren sound. The taxi makes engine and horn sounds. “Kids Preferred” is printed on an attached fabric tag.

Sold at: Kohl’s Department Stores and specialty retailers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2006 for about $12.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and contact Kids Preferred LLC for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kids Preferred LLC toll-free at (866) 763-8869, anytime, or e-mail the firm at Nicole@kidspreferred.com.

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