PRA number
2007/9539
Published date
Product description
VP7110/VP115. SUV, Pickup Truck, Jeep, Sportscar, Coupe, Ambulance, Fire Truck, Limo, Van, Tipper Truck, Tractor with Digger, Truck with Digger, Plane - Traditional, Helicopter, Plane - Jetliner, Trailer, VP81118 Viking - Mini Chubbie Planes Gift Box, VP81119 Viking - Mini Chubbies Gift Box, VP81129 - Viking - Mini Chubbies Pastel Gift Box, VP1099 Viking - Ferry Boat with Mini Cars and VP5000 Viking - Multiplay Water Play Set. Only Viking Toys with wheel rims of 20mm in diameter are affected. The Viking branded product codes that are affected were sold between 14 May 2007 and 6 September 2007. The toys are labelled "Viking Toys Sweden. Made in Thailand".
Reasons the product is recalled
Due to a recent design change the tyres of "Mini Chubbie" vehicles have the potential to liberate from the convex wheel rim.
The hazards to consumers
Inhalation/ingestion.
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children. Consumers will receive a refund to the value of returned product that is affected. Contact Modern Brands: Website at www.modernbrands.com.au, Email - vikingrecall@modernbrands.com.au, telephone 1800 675 772 and select option 3 between Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (AEST).
Supplier
Modern Brands Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
