CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Boxes

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-248

Date: August 18, 2005

Product Name: Stork Craft Toy Boxes

Recall Description:

The recall includes toy boxes with manufacture date codes between November 2002 and July 2004 and the following model numbers and colors: 01520-331 - white, 01520-334 - cherry, 01520-33C - cognac, 01520-33L - oak, and 01520-33N - natural. The manufacture date codes, model numbers, and colors are located on a label underneath the toy boxes. The toy boxes measure 27-inches long by 18-inches wide and 17-inches high. The boxes are constructed of pine.

Hazard Description:

The toy box's lid support can fail, allowing the lid to collapse suddenly. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children, and possible impact injuries to a child's head, neck, fingers or hands.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 3,300

Incidents:

CPSC and Stork Craft have received two reports of the lid collapsing. No injuries have been reported. Stork Craft has received 11 consumer requests for replacement lid supports.

Sold At:

Wal-Mart and J.C. Penney Web sites, and other furniture and baby Web sites from December 2002 through April 2005 for about $90.

Manufactured In:

China