March 03, 2004

By: Zenon Cobuz
Website: http://www.1st-in-kids.com

STK International Announce Recall of Children's Toys

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, STK International, of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling about 110,000 children's toys. The toys can break causing small balls to be released, posing a choking hazard to young children.

STK International and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The following information will help consumers identify the recalled children's toys:

Two tambourines consisting of a colorful plastic ring with three balls attached. Inside of the balls are beads that create a rattle sound when shaken. On each side of the tambourine is a sticker with a female cartoon character and the number 985.

A multi-colored plastic toy with a suction cup base and six small cups attached to a water wheel. Made in China NO:368 is printed on the back of the water wheel.

A multi-colored train with a pig character on a sticker placed on both sides of the toy. Made in China NO:883 is printed on the back of the train.

A plastic blue and white boat with colored stickers on the side, a transparent red windshield, and white duck mounted on top of the boat. The toy also comes with a miniature fishing pole and a plastic lobster. A yellow sticker on boat reads, My Baby Products and PULLBACK DUCKS IN BOAT, MADE IN CHINA.

Consumer should take the toys away from children immediately, and return them to STK International for a full refund.

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