CPSC Recall in 2011: Little Tikes Expands Recall of Toy Workshop and Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-334

Date: September 27, 2011

Product Name: Little Tikes® Workshop and Tool Sets

Recall Description:

This recall involves the toy nails sold as part of 11 additional models of Little Tikes® Workshop and tool sets listed below. The toy nails are oversized, plastic, and about 3 1/4 inches long by 1 1/4 inch in diameter. The nails are either red or blue and have a large round head; below the nail head there is a plastic ridge, slightly smaller than the nail head and about 1 inch in diameter. The model number may be found on some of the products.Modelo #NombreFotoVendido4491Workshop1994 - 19954601Deluxe Workshop1996 - 19990827Carry Along Workshop1997 - 19984765Revv 'n Roar Mechanics Workshop1997 - 19990627Carry Along Tool Caddy1996 - 20024174Home Center Workshop2001 - 20024789Workbench1997 - 19984071Little Tikes Workshop1990 - 19940014Kohl's Workshop Tool SetNo image available20004497Menard's Home Center Workshop2003 - 20044201Action Power Workshop2002 - 2004

Hazard Description:

The recalled workshop and tool sets have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: More than 1.7 million additional units (This recall was first announced in August 2009)

Incidents:

The firm has reported two additional incidents, occurring prior to the August 2009 recall, of children who choked when the toy nail became lodged in their throat. Both children were treated in a hospital and made a full recovery.

Sold At:

Mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1990 through 2004 for between $25 and $100.

Manufactured In:

United States and China