CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Viking Chubbies Toy Cars
CPSC recall 06033. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The heads on the figures sold with the cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on returning the product for a free replacement item of similar value.
CPSC recall 06033 has the recall date 22 Nov 2005. The notice names the firm International Playthings. The recall has about 1,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Toy Cars.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | No injuries or incidents have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,900 |
| Description | This recall involves Viking Chubbies 10-inch toy sedans sold with two figurines. The multi-colored toys are made of plastic. The toy figurines measure about 3 inches tall. "Viking Toys," "Sweden" and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the bottom of the car. |
| Product | Viking Chubbies Toy Cars, About 1,900, Toy Cars |
| Sold at | Specialty toy stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2005 for about $14. |
| Distributor | International Playthings Inc |
| Made in | Thailand |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,900Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Toy Cars
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name International Playthings
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2008 | Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard |
| 28 Feb 2006 | Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard |
| 22 Nov 2005 | CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Vehicles |
| 21 Oct 2004 | CPSC, International Playthings, Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles |
| 31 Jul 2003 | CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Stacking Rings |
| 22 May 2003 | CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Vehicles |
| 22 Jul 1986 | Flying Toy Helicopter Recalled International Playthings |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06033The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06033. https://recallregister.com/product/3161-cpsc-international-playthings-inc-announce-recall-of-viking-chubbies-t/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06033 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialty toy stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2005 for about $14.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06033?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,900
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Thailand