CPSC recall 01228
John Deere Kids Toolboxes
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2026-04-01
On 2026-04-01 the CPSC announced a recall of John Deere Kids Toolboxes by Racing Champions Ertl Rce, citing the toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01228 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2001-09-06 |
| Published | 2026-04-01 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Racing Champions Ertl Rce |
| Distribution | US |
Product
John Deere Kids Toolboxes | The children's toolbox is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall.
Reason
The toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Racing-Champions-Ertl-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Toy-Toolboxes
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