CPSC Recall in 2002: CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 02-243

Date: September 03, 2002

Product Name: Playskool Toy Chests

Recall Description:

CPSC and XL have received one report of screws in the lid support hinge of a toy chest coming out, resulting in one injury, a bruise to the neck. 

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 3,300

Incidents:

CPSC and XL have received one report of screws in the lid support hinge of a toy chest coming out, resulting in one injury, a bruise to the neck.

Sold At:

Target stores sold the toy chest nationwide from October 2001 through December 2001 for about $50.

Manufactured In: