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Porsche Recalls Toy Cars Due to Choking Hazard

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Recall Date: May 22, 2018

Recall Number: 18-162

Recall Summary

Name of Product: My First Porsche – Wooden Cars

Hazard:  The wheels and axles can detach from the wooden toy car, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy cars, take them away from young children and contact a local authorized Porsche dealer to return the recalled toy car and receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Porsche at 800-767-7243 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at shop4.porsche.com/usa/ and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Porsche-Recalls-Toy-Cars-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 1,700 (In addition, 330 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves a blue wooden toy Porsche car with tan wheels. The Porsche crest is printed on the front of the recalled toy cars. “PORSCHE” is printed on both sides of the recalled toy cars. They measure about 4 inches long by 2 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches tall. The underside of the toy has “BAJO” and a lot number printed on it. The following lot numbers are included in this recall.

Lot Number:

0 1 1 2 1 5
0209 1 6
03 1 0 1 7
0311 1 4
03 1 1 1 6
04011 6
0404 16
0405 1 6
04 1 2 1 7
05 1 0 1 5
06 1 11 7
0909 1 5

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Porsche dealers nationwide and online at shop4.porsche.com/usa/ and other websites from April 2015 through March 2018 for about $25.

Importer(s): Porsche Cars North America Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.

Manufactured In: Poland

Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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