CPSC

Toy Boxes Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Recalled toy box, model 580-283, in white with color inserts
Recalled toy box, model 580-283, in white with color inserts
Recalled toy box, model 581-283, in Durham Maple
Recalled toy box, model 581-283, in Durham Maple
Recalled toy box, model 582-283, in Durham Maple/White
Recalled toy box, model 582-283, in Durham Maple/White
Recalled toy box, model 583-283, in Durham Maple/Denim
Recalled toy box, model 583-283, in Durham Maple/Denim
Recalled toy box, model 584-283, in Durham Maple/Hunter Green
Recalled toy box, model 584-283, in Durham Maple/Hunter Green
Recalled toy box, model 589-283, in Ravenna Cherry
Recalled toy box, model 589-283, in Ravenna Cherry
Recalled toy box, model 598-283, in White/Translucent
Recalled toy box, model 598-283, in White/Translucent

Hazard

The toy box's lid can fall suddenly, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards to young children. In addition, spaces at the end of the hinge on the lid can cause pinched, crushed and lacerated fingers. The toy chest voluntary standard requires toy boxes or chests with hinged lids to have lid supports that keep the lid from falling suddenly onto the head of a child, preventing an entrapment and strangulation hazard. The hinges also must minimize any spaces that could allow a child's finger to be pinched, crushed or lacerated.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should stop children from using these toy boxes immediately, and contact Palliser for a free replacement toy box or a $50 refund.

Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers should call Palliser at (204) 988-5600 anytime or visit Palliser's recall website at www.toyboxnews.com

Products

Toy Boxes

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Furniture stores nationwide and in Canada sold these toy boxes, from July 1999 through August 2001, for about $150 (about $200 CAD).