CPSC recall 02243
Playskool Toy Chests
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-10-13
On 2025-10-13 the CPSC announced a recall of Playskool Toy Chests by Xl Machine, citing screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, pos….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02243 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-09-04 |
| Published | 2025-10-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Xl Machine |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Playskool Toy Chests | These blue toy chests measure 18.5-inches by 12-inches by 12- inches, and were sold under the Playskool brand name. On the toy chest lid top are depictions of "Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head" characters and the "PLAYSKOOL" logo. The front panel has a "Glow Worm" figure and a dog. The bottom of the toy chests contains "DISTRIBUTED BY: XL MACHINE LTD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347." The chests were made in China.
Reason
Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands.
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/2002/CPSC-XL-Machine-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Playskool-Toy-Chests-Sold-at-Target-
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