CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool Toy Chests Sold at Target
Source: CPSC Recall #02243
Recall Date
2002-09-04
Manufacturer
XL Machine Ltd., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Units Affected
About 3,300
Products Involved
Playskool Toy Chests
Hazard
Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands.
Remedy
Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit.
Reported Injuries
CPSC and XL have received one report of screws in the lid support hinge of a toy chest coming out, resulting in one injury, a bruise to the neck.
Sold At
Target stores sold the toy chest nationwide, from October 2001 through December 2001, for about $50.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
These blue toy chests measure 18.5-inches by 12-inches by 12- inches, and were sold under the Playskool brand name. On the toy chest lid top are depictions of "Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head" characters and the "PLAYSKOOL" logo. The front panel has a "Glow Worm" figure and a dog. The bottom of the toy chests contains "DISTRIBUTED BY: XL MACHINE LTD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347." The chests were made in China.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28