Peanuts Flying Ace Ride-On Toys recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

October 27, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

LaRose Industries Recalls Peanuts Flying Ace Ride-On Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Recall number

16018

Brand / firm

LaRose Industries, of Randolph, N.J.

Sold / distributed

Target stores nationwide from July 2015 through August 2015 for about $40.

Why it was recalled

The toy's blue hubcaps can detach from the wheel's axle, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What was recalled

This recall involves Peanuts Flying Ace ride-on toys modeled after older style airplanes. The toys are intended for children ages 12 months to 2 years. The body of the plane is red, the steering wheel, propeller and wings are yellow and the hubcaps are blue. "Snoopy Flying Ace" is printed on the front of the toy airplane and Snoopy characters are printed on each wing and on the front. The ride-on toys measure 19 inches long by 19 ½ inches wide (wing span) by 13 inches high. A hang tag attached to the product at purchase has "#38126" printed on it and one of the following date codes: BCHTAR616A13-0515 BCHTAR614A13-0515 BCHTAR615A11-0515 BCHTAR684A20-0515 BCHTAR682A05-0615 BCHTAR683A05-0615

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled ride-on toys away from children and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.