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All product recalls associated with KB Toys.
Total Recalls
5
Past Year
0
Class I (Serious)
0
Most Recent
Jun 2001
Data from FDA, USDA, CPSC, and NHTSA public records. Recall counts vary by company size, industry, and reporting practices. Always check official sources for current information.
KB Toys Recall of Activity Gym Toys NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: telephone number change FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued June 14, 2001, Revised February 26, 2004 Release # 01-174 Company Phone Number: (413) 496-3000 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, KB Toys Announce Recall of Activity Gym Toys WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), KB Toys, of Pittsfield, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 115,000 Electronic Light N' Learn activity gyms. Five detachable hanging rattle toys have small round pegs at the top of the toys that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. CPSC and KB Toys have received six reports of the pegs breaking off, including two reports of a 6- month-old-boy and a 14-month-old-boy beginning to choke off of a broken piece of the rattle attachment. The Electronic Light N' Learn activity gym is a multi-colored toy that converts into three different toys, including a crib toy, a floor gym and a musical keyboard. The gyms' main console has five buttons with numbers that make music when pressed and automatically light up when the continuous song play option is selected. Five detachable rattles in the shape of a bear, snail, star, half-moon and horse hang from the bottom of the console. A label under the handle on the gyms' main console reads in part "ELECTRONIC LIGHT N' LEARN ACTIVITY GYM MODEL: 8735, MADE IN CHINA." KB Toy store, KB Toy Works, KB Toy Outlet, Big Lots, Odd Lots, Pic N Save and MacFrugals nationwide sold the toys from September 2000 through January 2001 for between $20 and $30. The toys also were sold online at KBKids.com. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the toy to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers who purchased the toy online, should return the toy to the closest KB Toy store or contact KB Toys for return information. For additional information, contact KB Toys at (413) 496-3000.
Bubble Beauties Floating Balls Recalled by K B Toys NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 1998 Release # 98-122 Company Phone Number: (800) 877-1253 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 K·B Toys TM Contact: Andrew White, (800) 877-1253 Ext. 6756 CPSC, K·B Toys TM Announce Recall of Bubble Beauties TM Floating Balls WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), K·B Toys TM of Columbus, Ohio, is recalling about 500 Bubble Beauties TM floating balls. These floating balls contain a petroleum distillate, similar to kerosene, that could be harmful or fatal if ingested. CPSC and K·B Toys TM are not aware of any injuries involving these floating balls. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Bubble Beauties TM floating balls are clear, 2-inch-wide plastic balls containing another clear plastic ball that holds a small, plastic doll. The dolls have either pink, blue, purple or yellow hair. The liquid around the inner ball contains glitter. Writing on the floating balls include: "Bubble Beauties TM...#2801...NOT A THROWING TOY...MADE IN CHINA." K·B Toy TM Stores nationwide sold these floating balls in May 1998 for about $3 to $4. Consumers should immediately take these floating balls away from children, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers should call K·B Toys TM at (800) 877-1253 between 8 a.m and 5 p.m EDT Monday through Friday. This is the fourth recall of a children's product since April 1998 that contains petroleum distillates. CPSC has issued guidance to manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of liquid-filled consumer products recommending that they not make, sell or distribute products containing harmful liquids which children could access.
Teddy Bear Recalled by Dan-Dee International NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Media Relations May 6, 1996 (301) 504-7908 Release # 96-118 CPSC, Dan-Dee International Announce Teddy Bear Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dan-Dee International Inc. of North Largo, Fla., is voluntarily recalling approximately 11,600 "Teddy Precious Indian Girl" stuffed bears. The bear's American Indian-style clothing includes a headband and waist sash decorated with beads that can detach from the sash. Young children can choke on the beads or inhale them into their lungs which could lead to death. CPSC is not aware of any injuries involving this toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. CPSC identified this problem during routine surveillance. The light brown bears, measuring approximately 18 inches in length, each wear a brown vinyl dress trimmed with Native American embroidery and a headband patterned with matching embroidery. A pink label sewn to each bear's foot reads in part, "Teddy Precious ." The blue and white tag sewn into the animal's lower back reads in part, "DAN-DEE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, JERSEY CITY, N.J. 07305 ... MADE IN CHINA." Some bears' tags also include "SKU # 089318." Kay Bee Toy & Hobby Shops retail stores sold the bears nationwide from March 1995 through March 1996 for approximately $13. Consumers should take the bear away from young children immediately and return the toy to any Kay Bee Toy & Hobby Shop for a full refund or a replacement toy. For more information, consumers should call Dan-Dee International Inc. toll free at (800) 477-8697.
December 13, 1995 Release # 96-039 WASHINGTON, D.C.- CPSC Come Play Products Company of Worcester, Mass., is announcing a recall of approximately 70,000 white nets included in its Junior Pro Basketball Sets, model 2800, sold in 1992 and 1993. If the basketball set's adjustable post is placed upside down, contrary to the instructions, a child under three can become entangled in the net and strangle.CPSC is aware of one incident in which a child under three years old became entangled in the net and nearly strangled.The Model 2800 Jr. Pro Basketball Set includes a black plastic base, black cardboard back board that reads "HOOP SHOT," and a white mesh net with a yellow plastic rim. The set's silver cardboard pole can be adjusted to stand up to 5.25 feet high. Kay Bee Toy and Hobby Shops sold the Jr. Pro Basketball Set nationwide between October 1992 and May 1993 for about $9.99. The toy basketball sets came unassembled in a box labeled in part, "COME PLAY ... JR. PRO BASKETBALL SET ... FOR AGES 3 UP." Since May 1993, Come Play distributed only pink nets with smaller holes which do not pose a strangulation hazard. These pink nets are not subject to this recall. This recall involves only Jr. Pro Basketball sets with white nets.Consumers should remove the white net and return it to Come Play Products Company, 44 Suffolk Street, Worcester, MA 01604. Come Play Products Company will mail consumers a neon pink replacement net and reimburse postage costs. For more information, consumers should call Come Play Products Company at (800) 528-3328 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST
Cupie Dolls #6342 Recalled by 5th Avenue Dolls NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 1984 Release # 84-023 5th Avenue Dolls Cupie Doll #6342 Recalled Because Of Choking Hazard Washington, DC-- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 5th Avenue Dolls, New York, New York, today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 22,000 Cupie Dolls #6342 because the small arms can be removed from the body of the doll. These small parts may present a choking, aspiration, or swallowing hazard. CPSC safety standards specify that toys for children under three must not have such small parts. Since 1983, approximately 22,000 of these toys have been sold through Kay-Bee stores nationwide for $.99 each. The CPSC has not received any reports of infant choking incidents involving small parts from this toy. The toy is a light beige colored plastic doll with a moveable head and arms. It is 4 l/2 inches high by 1 l/2 inches wide. The cardboard header identifies the toy as being manufactured in Hong Kong with the Code #6342 "Cupie Doll". The doll was not supplied with any clothes. Consumers should remove these products from use immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. For further information, consumers may call Wisconsin Toy and Novelty at (212) 741-2125, or the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.