CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Children’s Toys
Kids’ product recall 01-221. Announced by CPSC on Aug 20, 2001.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Aug 20, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The toys can break, causing small balls to be released, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
Consumers should take the toys away from children immediately, and return them to STK International, for a full refund.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: Consumers should call STK International toll-free at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for information about where to send the toys.
Which ones are recalled?
The following information will help consumers identify the recalled children’s toys: “2 PC Tambourine Set”: Two tambourines consisting of a colorful plastic ring with three balls attached. Inside of the balls are beads that create a rattle sound when shaken. On each side of the tambourine is a sticker with a female cartoon character and the number 985. “Bathtime Water Wheel”: A multi-colored plastic toy with a suction cup base and six small cups attached to a water wheel. “Made in China NO:368” is printed on the back of the water wheel. Funny Loco Wind-Up”: A multi-colored train with a pig character on a sticker placed on both sides of the toy. “Made in China NO:883” is printed on the back of the train. “Pull Back Duck in Boat”: A plastic blue and white boat with colored stickers on the side, a transparent red windshield, and white duck mounted on top of the boat. The toy also comes with a miniature fishing pole and a plastic lobster. A yellow sticker on the boat reads, “My Baby Products” and “PULLBACK DUCKS IN BOAT, MADE IN CHINA.”
About 110,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Children’s toys: “2 PC Tambourine Set”, “Bathtime Water Wheel”, “Funny Loco Wind-Up”, and “Pull Back Duck in Boat”.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by STK International, Los Angeles, Calif.
- Dollar stores nationwide sold these toys, from September 1999 through May 2001, for about $1.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
STK International and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.