New Star Toys & Gifts Inc. Recall of Toy Cars

Toy Cars

Date of Recall
2005-02-10

CPSC Release Number
05-101

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(888) 647-0051

Units
About 1,200

Importer
New Star Toys & Gifts Inc., of Vernon, Calif.

Sold By
Toy, department and discount stores nationwide from September 2004 through December 2004 for between $4 and $6.

Problem/Hazard
Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
The recall includes two styles of toy cars. The Funny Puzzle Car or "Funny Game Car" is about 9-inches long. The car has an orange body, green interior and blue wheels. A frog button is on one side and lettered buttons are on the other. Stickers on the car read "FUNNY GAME CAR," "Funny Intelligence Game" and "NO. 1340." They are sold with four shape blocks that can be inserted in the windows of the car. The Funny Cartoon Car or "Beautiful Music Car" is a six-wheel truck about 16-inches long. The cab of the truck is yellow and the trailer is green. It has 15 spinning blocks on one side showing Spanish words and a plastic abacus on the other side and a play clock on the back. Stickers on the product read "Beautiful Music Car," "LOVELY CARTOON CAR" and "NO.1345." Both products have a yellow pull-string in the front.

Remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from young children, and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact
Contact New Star toll-free at (888) 647-0051 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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