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CPSC, Magic Cabin Announce Recall of Wooden Toy Cars

Kids’ product recall 04-503. Announced by CPSC on Oct 9, 2003.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Oct 9, 2003. 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 wheels on the toy car can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should take the toy away from small children immediately and return the toy to Magic Cabin - Attention: Returns 3700 Wyse Road, Dayton, OH 45414-2541 for a full refund, including postage.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: Consumers should contact Magic Cabin toll-free at (888) 623-3655 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.magiccabin.com

Which ones are recalled?

The Sonato Smiling Mini-Car Toy is wood with four solid- colored wheels painted orange, blue, yellow and green. A smiling face is painted on the front. On the top of the toy is a red button that squeaks when pushed. The toy car was sold individually and as a part of the “Wooden Baby Toys Set of 5.” The toy car sold separately is item # 828143 and with the set # 828144.

600 units, as CPSC gives them.

Sonato Wooden Toy Car.

Source:

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?

  • Made by Magic Cabin Inc., Dayton, Ohio.
  • Magic Cabin catalogs and Web site, from December 2002 through August 2003, for about $10.
  • Made in Germany, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

There have been no incidents or injuries reported.

Source:

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.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • 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.

Source:

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.

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