Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint Recalled by Fisher-Price Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards
Fisher-Price has issued a recall for the Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint due to choking and magnet ingestion hazards. The recall was announced on October 19, 2023.
Recall Product Images
Recalled Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates (Model: HBJ89)
Recalled Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Paint, Model (Model: HBJ90)
Potential Risks or Issues
The small plastic piece containing a high-powered magnet that connects one train to another can detach or become loose, posing choking and magnet ingestion hazards.
Has Anyone Been Injured?
Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway has received one report of the plastic connector becoming loose and detaching from the product. No injuries have been reported.
About the Recall
This recall involves Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint. The push along wooden trains are designed to look like the characters from Thomas & Friends called the Troublesome Trucks. The Troublesome Truck & Crates is a black and gray train car with cargo of brown crates. The Troublesome Truck & Paint is a gray and black train car with cargo of gray paint cans and a yellow paint splatter on the side. Both train cars have faces on the front of them. The trains come with magnetic connectors to attach to other vehicles. The train cars measure approximately 3.6 inches long by 2.1 inches high. Model numbers HBJ89 (Troublesome Truck & Crates) and HBJ90 (Troublesome Truck & Paint) can be found on the bottom of the train cars.
Where to Find Unique Identification of this Product
The unique identification for the Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates is model number HBJ89. The unique identification for the Troublesome Truck & Paint is model number HBJ90. Both model numbers can be found on the bottom of the train cars.
How Many Units Are Affected?
About 21,000 units of the Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint have been affected by this recall. Additionally, approximately 400 units were sold in Canada.
Affected Batch/Date Range
No specific batch or date range has been provided for this recall.
Who is the Distributor(s)?
The distributor of the recalled Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint is Fisher Price Inc., of East Aurora, New York.
Places Where Recalled Product was Sold
The recalled products were sold online at Amazon.com and other websites, as well as at Barnes & Noble and specialty stores nationwide. The sales period was from February 2022 through August 2023. The products were sold for about $17.
Where was This Manufactured?
The Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint were manufactured in Indonesia.
Actions for Consumers
Consumers who have purchased the recalled Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint should immediately stop using the toys. They can visit www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts” for instructions on how to receive a pre-paid return label via email from Fisher-Price. Upon receipt of the returned product, consumers will be sent a full refund.
Additional Information
For more information about this recall, consumers can contact Fisher Price Inc. toll-free at 855-853-6224 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. They can also visit www.service.mattel.com/us/recall.aspx or www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts”.
Regulatory Compliance
The recall of the Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint is in compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations.
How Can I Protect Myself From Falling Victim?
- Check the model number on the bottom of your Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint.
- If your model number matches HBJ89 or HBJ90, stop using the toys immediately.
- Visit www.service.mattel.com for instructions on how to return the product and receive a refund.
Final Thought
It is important to take immediate action if you have purchased the Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint. By following the recall instructions, you can ensure the safety of your child and prevent any potential hazards.
