Illco recalls
Illco boats have 1 recall campaign on record . Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Illco has one USCG recall on record, issued in 1988 for a toy motorboat (model 8230, Cap'n Mickey's Motorboat). This was a six inch plastic preschool toy with a removable propeller that posed a choking hazard to young children. No recalls exist for full size Illco boats in the USCG database.
All Illco recalls
- ⚠ Recall
880971988-11-21November 21, 1988 Release # 88-097 Toy Motorboat Recalled; Seized During CPSC/U.S. Customs Operation WASHINGTON -- "Cap'n Mickey's Motorboat," an Illco pre-school toy imported from China, is being recalled by Child World Inc., of Avon, Massachusetts, because the propeller of the wind-up boat can come off and may cause choking in young children.The recalled toy, model #8230, is a six-inch long red white and blue plastic motorboat with seated figures of Goofy, Donald Duck, and Cap'n Mickey Mouse that "jiggle" when the boat is moved. A wind-up key activates a propeller to move the boat in water; wheels allow the boat to be pushed on the floor. Approximately 10,000 were sold nationally for about $5. Consumers should take the toy away from young children immediately and return it to the store w
What to check before you buy a used Illco
- Confirm whether Illco manufactured full size boats, as the only USCG recall is for a toy
- If considering a vintage Illco toy boat, verify the model number is not 8230
- Check the hull identification number (HIN) against USCG records for any builder using Illco as a trade name
- Contact the manufacturer or previous owner to confirm the boat's actual builder and model history
Frequently asked questions
How many Illco boats have been recalled?
One Illco product appears in USCG recalls: a 1988 toy motorboat (model 8230). Approximately 10,000 units were sold before the recall for a choking hazard.
What was wrong with the recalled Illco boat?
The propeller on the Cap'n Mickey's Motorboat toy could detach, creating a choking hazard for young children. The recall applied only to this six inch plastic toy, not to full size vessels.
Is Illco a boat manufacturer?
Illco appears in USCG records only as the manufacturer of a 1988 toy motorboat. No full size recreational or commercial vessels from Illco are listed in the recall database.
Should I avoid buying a used Illco boat?
The single USCG recall for Illco relates to a preschool toy from 1988. If you are researching a full size boat, verify the actual manufacturer, as Illco may not be the builder.