RadioShack Corp. Recalls Toy Pliers Due to Choking Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06121
Recall Date
2006-03-28
Manufacturer
RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
Units Affected
About 25,000
Products Involved
Child Guidance Toy Pliers
Hazard
The toy's sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these toy pliers away from children and return them to any RadioShack store for a refund.
Reported Injuries
RadioShack has received three reports of the sliding yellow knob on these toys detaching. In two of these reports, children were found to be mouthing these knobs. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
RadioShack stores nationwide and the RadioShack Web site from August 2004 through February 2006 for about $6.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recall involves the Child Guidance "Busy Baby Activity Tool Pliers," which are about 6 inches long. The plastic toy has an orange handle, a red center knob and a yellow sliding knob on the side. The red center knob has "child GUIDANCE" written on it. The battery-operated toy makes various electronic sounds, plays music and has flashing lights. The pliers also contain multicolored beads. A label on the back reads, "RadioShack."
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