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Baby and infant product recalls including cribs, strollers, car seats, and toys. Keep your children safe with the latest safety alerts.
CONTACT: April 12, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-070 Consolidated Stores Recalls Pacifiers Sold In Odd Lots And Big Lots Stores WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Consolidated Stores, of Columbus, Ohio is voluntarily recalling 47,520 "bib to bowl" pacifiers because they could present a fatal suffocation or strangulation hazard. These pacifiers lack ventilation holes in the guards or shields as required by federal law to prevent suffocation. They also lack the required warning statement: "Warning-Do Not Tie Pacifier Around Child's Neck As It Presents a Strangulation Danger." The pacifiers were imported from Canada and distributed nationwide from May to November 1989. These pacifiers are sold in a blister pack labeled "bib to bowl, STERILIZED PACIFIER, BIRTH TO 24 MONTHS, 1852037" in English and French. Although not involved in this consumer recall, the firm also imported a similar "bib to bowl" pacifier from Canada under product number #1852045. While this model does contain ventilation holes, and is not being recalled, it lacks the above required warning statement. Parents are urged not to tie either model around a child's neck because of the danger of strangulation. Consumers who bought #1852037 pacifiers without the ventilation holes should take the pacifier away from infants immediately and return it to an Odd Lots or Big Lots Store for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with additional questions about this recall may contact Consolidated Stores at (614) 278-6800. The potentially hazardous pacifiers were identified by the State of Kentucky and reported to CPSC for investigation. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent any possibility of injury
CONTACT: April 3, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-066 Hasbro, Inc. Recalls "Love A Bye Baby" Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hasbro, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its "Love-A-Bye Baby" doll line because the CPSC has determined that the doll's arms, baby bottle and comb are small parts that could present a serious choking hazard to young children under three years of age. The dolls are 3-1/2 inches tall and come in black or white with curly or straight hair, with and without hair ribbons. The sets include a Love-A-Bye Baby doll, a 1-1/2 inch baby bottle, and a two-inch comb and sold for between $2.00 and $5.00 each. Other Love-A-Bye doll accessories are sold separately but are not being recalled. Approximately 3,749,000 were distributed nationwide from December 1987 to March 1989. Consumers should take the doll, baby bottle, and comb away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers may also return them to Hasbro, Inc., 450 Division Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861 for a refund. For further information about this recall, consumers may call 1-800-242-7276. While neither the CPSC nor Hasbro, Inc. are aware of any injuries or complaints involving the Love-A-Bye Baby doll, this recall is being under taken to prevent that possibility
CONTACT: April 2, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-065 H. Bender And Sons Inc. Recalls Pacifiers WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), H. Bender and Sons Inc., New York, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 20,000 "Bo Bo" rubber pacifiers because they contain nitrosamines. The rubber nipples of the recalled pacifiers contain hazardous levels of nitrosamines. Nitrosamines in pacifiers are carcinogenic and capable of being released in saliva and ingested. The pacifiers have a plastic handle and shield with a rubber nipple. The cardboard header reads in part, "Bo Bo, Item HK-45, Hong Kong, H. Bender and Sons, Inc., NY 10010." The pacifiers were sold in the metropolitan New York area and in Florida during the months of November and December 1989 for approximately $.50 cents each. These hazardous pacifiers were identified during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs Service surveillance program conducted at the Port of Newark, NJ. Consumers who have these pacifiers should take them away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers who have any questions about this recall may call H. Bender and Sons, Inc. directly at (212) 674-2247
CONTACT: MARCH 28, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-059 Activity Center Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Battat Incorporated, Plattsburgh, New York is voluntarily recalling an infant/toddler Activity Center, item BK-06. The spinner at the top of the activity center was not properly glued and may separate releasing small noisemaker beads that may pose a choking hazard to children under three years old. The multi-colored Activity Center consists of three rows of toys/activities and has "KAWADA" "Made in Japan" embossed on the bottom. Near the base is a metal rod holding five brightly colored beads. The middle row consists of a dog-face squeaker, a clicking lever, a rolling drum with lots of pictures with a chime, and a bell. The top row has a single plastic rod with a gear-shaped plastic spinner. This spinner may separate releasing small noisemaker beads that may pose a choking hazard. New production units identified with "1A" engraved on the bottom of the toy are properly glued and are not being recalled. Approximately 4,463 improperly glued Activity Centers have been distributed nationally since October 1988. The CPSC learned of this problem from a consumer complaint involving a seven-month-old child. Neither CPSC nor Battat, Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with this toy. Consumers should immediately take this toy away from young children and return it to the store where purchased or send it to Battat, Inc., P.O. Box 1264, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 for a full refund including postage
CONTACT: March 13, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-046 Baby Needs, Inc. Recalls Pacifier Holder Because Of Potential Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baby Needs, Inc., Burlington, North Carolina is voluntarily recalling approximately 25,000 pacifier holders because the safety pin for attaching the holder to the child's garment could open and injure the child. The pacifier holder being recalled is a two-inch brown plastic teddy bear figure having two ribbons with snaps at each end for attaching a pacifier. On the back of the holder is a safety pin. The package in which the pacifier holder is marketed is labeled in part: "Grow Time, Holder For: Pacifier-Teether Rattle, Interchangeable Ribbon, Item #GT1026, ...Taiwan...". The pacifier holders were sold nationwide during 1989 for about $1.99 each. Neither the CPSC nor Baby Needs, Inc. is aware of any injuries involving this pacifier holder. Consumers having these pacifier holders should immediately take them away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers may also return their pacifier holders to Cutoy Cooperative Association, P.O. Box 2197, Burlington, NC 27216. Consumers who have any questions about this recall may contact Baby Needs, Inc., at (919) 227-6202
March 12, 1990 Release # 90-041 WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Stahlwood Toy Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Youngsville, North Carolina, is voluntarily recalling its "Musical Mother Goose Mobile" No. 658 and "Musical Carousel Crib Mobile" No. 555. Since 1988, approximately 39,640 Model No. 658 and 3,729 Model No. 555 crib mobiles were imported and sold nationwide. The musical portion of the mobiles may contain small parts that could present a choking hazard to small children. The "Musical Mother Goose Mobile," No. 658, consists of a two-piece white plastic curved support that attaches to a crib or playpen railing with a long thumb screw. The music box with a rotating hook is attached to the other end of the support. A white plastic canopy with five struts is attached to the rotating hook of the music box. Suspended from the struts are Humpty Dumpty, The Cow that Jumped Over the Moon, The Cat and the Fiddle, The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, and The Hickory Dickory Dock Clock. The "Musical Carousel Crib Mobile," No. 555, similarly contains a child figure on a horse, fish, pig, hippo, and giraffe which are suspended from the ends of the five struts. A clown figure is suspended from the center hub. CPSC Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith said, "The wind-up knob on both music boxes may come off and could present a choking hazard to young children. Sharp pieces of plastic from the music box housing may also come off and could present a choking, puncture, or laceration hazard." CPSC was informed by the firm of a possible small part violation with the "Musical Mother Goose Mobile." Further investigation by CPSC revealed the small part violation involving the "Musical Carousel Crib Mobile." Neither CPSC nor Stahlwood is aware of any injuries associated with either of these crib mobiles. This recall is being undertaken as a precaution. Jones-Smith said, "Consumers should immediately take the toys away from young children..." Consumers should immediately dispose of this product. The firm is out of business, and no longer able to provide refund or exchange
November 2, 1989 Release # 90-007 Johnson and Johnson Recalls Spin-A-Sound Toy WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Johnson and Johnson Baby Products Company, Skillman, NJ, is voluntarily recalling its "Spin-A- Sound" infant toy. Although no injuries have been reported, the firm has learned that over time the red end caps on the "Spin-A-Sound" may become loose, causing the toy to come apart. This could expose children to the end caps, an ingestible small part, and the metal axle with a sharp point. The separated pieces can present a choking and/or laceration hazard.Johnson and Johnson reports approximately 1.3 million "Spin-A-Sound" toys have been distributed nationwide since 1981. The toy was sold in retail stores and through a mail program. "Spin- A-Sound" is a rattle-like toy and was part of the firm's child development toy series. It has two large yellow wheels on each end with red plastic end caps embossed with "Johnson and Johnson." The metal axle joining the two wheels is not visible unless the toy comes apart. Three red, blue, and green plastic paddles rotate around the axle between the wheels. The toy produces a variety of clicking and rattle sounds as a child plays with it.Johnson and Johnson is asking consumers who have a "Spin-A-Sound" toy to return it for a $10.00 refund to cover the purchase price and return postage. Enclose your name, address, approximate date of purchase and mail the toy to: Spin-A-Sound Recall, P.O. Box 11460, Des Moines, IA 50381-1460
Crib Pals Play Shapes Toy Recalled by Toys "R" Us NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: November 1, 1989 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-005 Toys "R" Us Inc. Recalls Crib Pals Play Shapes Toy Because Of Potential Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Toys "R" Us, Inc. of Paramus, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling 15,000 Crib Pals "Play Shapes," sets because they may pose a potential choking hazard to young children because of small pieces. The set being recalled contains four plastic pieces in different shapes and colors consisting of a cone with a whistle, a cube with a mirror, a cylinder and a circle with a ball that rattles. They are packaged in a blister pack with a label "Crib Pals Play Shapes, SKN 157198, Ages 1 and up, Lucky Star Enterprises, Made in Taiwan." The product fails to meet the mandatory standard for baby rattles that is intended to prevent choking accidents to young children. These baby toys were sold nationwide during 1988 and 1989 through Toys "R" Us, Inc. stores for $2.99 per package. While neither the CPSC nor Toys "R" Us, Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with the toy, this recall is being taken to prevent the possibility. Consumers having these baby toys should take them away from children and return them to the nearest Toys "R" Us, Inc. store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who have any questions about this recall may contact Toys "R" Us, Inc. directly at 1-800-548-0364.
Potential Choking Hazard Leads To Recall Of Rattles Distributed With Baby Bibs NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 1989 Release # 89-094 Potential Choking Hazard Leads To Recall Of Rattles Distributed With Baby Bibs WASHINGTON, DC -- Mini Togs, Inc., Monroe, Louisiana is voluntarily recalling certain spin rattles distributed with its Baby Bib #200. Infants can break the rattles during use exposing small parts which present choking, aspiration or ingestion hazards. The hazardous rattles feature a center part in the shape of a bear face, butterfly, bell or train engine. According to the company, 60,000 sets of these recalled baby bibs with rattles were distributed nationwide through J.C. Penney retail stores since January 1988. The product sold at retail for about $2.25. While no known choking incidents have been reported to date, the company is recalling the rattles to prevent the possibility of such accidents from occurring. Consumers should take note that rattles with a sunflower or horse shaped center part plus the rattles distributed with Bib #200A are not being recalled. Consumers who have the recalled rattles should immediately take them back to the retailer from whom they were obtained. A bounty of $1.00 will be paid for each hazardous rattle returned. Consumers also have the option of returning the rattles directly to the firm for a replacement. For more information consumers may contact the firm directly by calling "Lisa" at (318) 388-4916.
Baby Doll Pacifier Recall by JA-RU NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 1989 Release # 89-071 Replacement Program For Baby Doll Pacifier WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), JA-RU, INC., Jacksonville, Florida, has announced a replacement program for the baby doll pacifiers contained in its Model No. 1058 "NEW BABY". The doll's pacifier violates CPSC's small parts regulation. JA-RU, Inc. is offering to replace the pacifier with a free baby milk bottle designed to eliminate the potential for accidental ingestion. Approximately 30,984 dolls were sold nationwide from January 2, 1987 to April 17, 1989 for $1.99. The doll, approximately 6" long, has a vinyl head (no hair) and vinyl arms and legs that attach to a soft body. The doll is dressed in a two piece pajama type outfit (pink or blue with white trim) with Velcro closures. The pacifier is hung on a string around the neck of the doll. Consumers are advised to discard the original doll pacifier immediately. Neither the Company nor CPSC has received any reports of ingestion or injury associated with the doll's pacifier. Consumers who desire a free baby bottle replacement should contact JA-RU, INC. at (904) 733-9311 or write to: JA-RU INC. 4030 Phillips Highway Jacksonville, Florida 32207
June 20, 1989 Release # 89-057 K-Mart Recalling Two Rattles WASHINGTON, D.C. -- K-mart Corporation of Troy, Michigan is voluntarily recalling approximately 13,380 Baby Mirror Rattles sold at K-mart stores since November 1987, and approximately 23,900 Baby Wheel Rattles sold at K-mart stores since October 1987. These rattles were sold nationwide.The Baby Mirror Rattle came in three styles: dog, woman, and man with a hat. Only the "man with a hat" style is being recalled. The package was labeled "Baby Mirror Rattle," K-mart code #28-17-62 or #1300. The man came in blue/yellow and red/yellow and sold for $1.97. This rattle may present a potential choking and/or suffocation hazard if it becomes lodged in an infant's throat.The Baby Wheel Rattles came in three styles: snail, elephant, and chicken. only the "snail" style is being recalled. The package was labeled "Baby Wheel Rattle," K-mart code #28-1760 or #1303. The snail came in white, blue, and yellow, and with red/yellow wheels. The antenna may break off the snail and pose a potential ingestion, choking and/or suffocation hazard to children under three years of age.While no injuries have been reported to the company or to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), parents should immediately take the toys away from young children and return them to any K-mart store for a refund of the full purchase price
L'il Tots Crib Toy Recalled NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 1989 Release # 89-045 L'il Tots Crib Toy Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. -- McCrory Corporation, York, is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,000 L'il Tots "Baby's First Gift Sets" because one of the toys in the set, the "Hanging Melody Bells," may present a potential strangulation hazard to infants. The "Baby's First Gift Sets" were distributed on the East and West coasts and throughout the South in 1986 for about $11.99. The "Hanging Melody Bells" toy consists of a white plastic strap approximately 28 inches long with five colored plastic bells suspended from it. The ends of the strap allow the toy to be attached to a crib or playpen rail. While no strangulations or injuries have been reported to McCrory, it is recalling this toy because consumers may leave the toy in the crib longer than is considered safe. In particular, the package is labeled as appropriate for children "ages three to 18 months," but does not caution consumers to remove the bells from the crib when the infant begins to push up on hands and knees or reaches five months of age. Also, the package does not contain information about the risk if the toy is not removed. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, five-month-old infants can pull themselves up to a hanging crib toy and may become entangled or fall forward over it, possibly strangulation. Consumers should take the Hanging Melody Bells away from children and return them to the nearest McCrory store for a refund of the purchase price. For more information, or to locate the nearest store, consumers may call McCrory toll-free at 1-800-284-3704, ext. 7514.
Rattle Caps For Baby Soap & Cologne Recalled by Orion NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 1989 Release # 89-055 Choking Hazard Firm Recalls Rattle Caps For Baby Soap, Cologne WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Bottle caps designed as rattles on containers of "Para Mi Bebe" bath soap and cologne for infants are being voluntarily recalled because of a potential choking hazard to infants. Testing showed that the plastic caps could shatter and release small beads and plastic pieces. A replacement is being offered by Orion International Corporation of Miami, Florida, in cooperaticn with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Neither the CPSC nor Orion International is aware of injuries associated with the rattle-style caps. Sold from November 1987 through October 5, 1988 as screw-an caps for Baby Cologne #30618, Baby Bath #30619, and Baby Set #30633, the ballshaped "rattle" caps came in colors of blue and pink, with a gold band around the diameter. Small beads inside the rattle generate noise. Approximately 22,248 pieces of the Baby Cologne, #30618, 1,104 pieces of the Baby Bath #30619, and 1,992 pieces of the Baby Set #30633 were sold in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Florida, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Washington, D.C. Consumers should not allow infants to use the rattle bottle caps of "Para Mi Bebe" soap and cologne. The caps should be removed. They can be exchanged at the store of purchase for nonrattle caps. U.S. Customs Service identified the hazardous rattle caps at the Part of Miami, Florida, as part of the "Operation Toyland" surveillance program conducted last year with CPSC.
June 13, 1989 Release # 89-054 American International Recalling Doll Because Of Potential Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. -- American International of Brooklyn, New York is voluntarily recalling a toy baby doll because removable arms and legs may pose a potential choking hazard to young children.The product being recalled is a baby doll about six inches in height packaged in a clear carrying case with a smaller doll and a bottle, Item No. 2065PVC. The arms on both dolls are moveable, but the arms on the smaller doll can also come off and may be hazardous.Approximately 960 of these dolls were sold in the New York City area during October 1988 through December 1988 for approximately $1.99 each.Neither the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission nor American International is aware of any injuries associated with these dolls.Consumers having these dolls should take them away from children and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers with additional concerns on the recall may contact American International at (718) 388-0768.U.S. Customs identified the potentially hazardous toys at the Port of Newark during "Operation Toyland," the joint surveillance program conducted with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Three Baby Strollers Recalled By Mccrory NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 1989 Release # 89-049 Three Baby Strollers Recalled By Mccrory WASHINGTON, DC --- Three types of baby strollers between May 1983 and May 1988 are being voluntarily recalled by McCrory Stores of York, Pa., because of small parts that could present a choking hazard to young children. McCrory Stores said the tube ends of the strollers were sealed with plastic plugs, but the plugs could be removed. Although no injuries have been reported, the plugs are small enough to present a choking or ingestion hazard if a child places a plug in its mouth. If' the plugs are removed, exposed metal ends of the tubes could have sharp edges which are capable of lacerating the toddler's fingers, hands or arms. Imported from Taiwan, the strollers were sold nationally in McCrory stores as well as Britt's, Elmore, H.L. Green, Kittinger, Kress, McLellan, Newberry, Silver, TG&Y and some independent stores. The recalled strollers are: Model AT410, Item #129098 umbrella stroller (approximate cost $19.99); Model PHT438, Item #128942 umbrella with canopy stroller (approximate cost $29.99); and Model PHT417, $39.99). These strollers have variations of a blue and white checked print. Most of these strollers have an item number and a date of manufacture. Stroller Item #128942 is labeled, "Made in Taiwan Expressly for McCrory Corp., York, Pa. 17402"; they all have "Baby World Industries, Inc. Taiwan." #129098 are labeled, "YDC. U.S.A." Strollers Item #129007 and Item 2955 E. Market St. York, Pa. 17402 U.S.A." Consumers will see a caution label sewn on the seat back with a date of manufacture. Units with a manufacturing date of May 1, 1987, or later, are not subject to this recall. Consumers having the strollers should discontinue using them and contact McCrory for a free modification kit or other instructions. Consumers should include the stroller's item number and style when they write McCrory Stores, Dept. Stop #0512, 2955 East Market Street, York, Pa. 17402 #06-Mail Stop #0512, 2955 East Market Street, York, Pa. 17402.
May 16, 1989 Release # 89-038 Choking Hazard Prompts Pacifier Holder Recall WASHINGTON -- Some 3,600 "Mother's Helper" pacifier holders sold nationwide in retail stores between October 1987 and August 1988 are being voluntarily recalled by Steven Barrie and Company of Warminster Pa., because of a potential choking hazard to young children.The recalled pacifier holders are various-shaped, two-inch plastic discs with a swivel metal clip attached for fastening the holder to the infant's shirt, sleepwear, blanket, etc. The metal clip may come loose from the disc and could pose a choking hazard to infants.The words "Mother's Helper 1986 Steven Barrie and Co., Inc., Ivyland, PA. U.S.A." are embossed on the back.The company said its recalled holders have raised, multi-colored designs and letters on the front of the disc which read "I'm a 10," "I'M A BOY," or "Hot Stuff." Neither the company nor the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is aware of any injuries associated with the recalled pacifier holders.Re-designed pacifier holders manufactured and sold by the company since August 1988 have a smooth, flat decal with multi-colored pictures and messages on the front of the discs.Consumers having the older "Mother's Helper" pacifier holders should remove the holders from infants and toddlers, then return the product to the store for a full refund of the purchase price. Holders may also be sent directly to Steven Barrie and Company, 1055A Louis Drive, Warminster, PA 18970 for a refund of the purchase price and postage
Baby Bibs, Pants & Panties Recalled by Mullins Square NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 1989 Release # 89-036 Potential Choking Hazard Leads To Recall Of Baby Bibs, Pants, Panties WASHINGTON - Mullins Square, Inc. of Austin, Texas is voluntarily recalling certain items from four lines of its baby wearing apparel because plastic eyes attached to its baby bibs, pants and panties could present choking or ingestion hazards to babies or infants. These products have either Santa Claus or animal faces on them. According to the company, some 11,000 sets of baby pants and panties were distributed nationwide since 1988. The pants sold for about $7 each and the panties sold for approximately $9.50. The attached label read in part "Mullins Square***Austin, Texas***." About 15,000 sets of sleeved and non-sleeved bibs were distributed nationwide before 1989. These bibs which sold for about $9.50 each, did not have a label attached. The recalled bibs, pants and panties have decorative plastic eyes which could be removed by infants and be ingested. While no known choking incidents have been reported to date, the company is recalling the apparel to prevent the possibility of such accidents from occurring. Baby bibs, pants and panties that have decorative FABRIC eyes are not being recalled. Consumers having the recalled infant wearing apparel should return the product to the retailer with the sales receipt for a refund of the purchase price. If no receipt, the retailer will return the product to Mullins Square who will replace the hazardous eyes and return the unit to the consumer at no cost. For more information consumers may contact the firm directly by calling Debbie Gideon at (512) 837-7099.
Toys R Us Recalling 12,000 Baby Rattles NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 1989 Release # 89-021 Toys R Us Recalling 12,000 Baby Rattles WASHINGTON-- Toys R Us of Paramus, N.J., is voluntarily recalling some 12,000 helicopter baby rattles sold nationwide last year because the rattle could present a choking hazard to infants. Shaped like a toy helicopter, the rattle copter has a tail section which is long enough to reach the back of an infants throat and possibly cause choking. In addition, a small yellow cap at the top of the copter may come off and could pose a choking hazard. The toy helicopter rattle was sold individually and as part of a three-piece rattle set. Toys R Us sold the rattles singly as "Crib Pals Tiny Tinkers Rattle Copter," #SKN331139, for $4. The three-piece "Crib Pals Tiny Tinkers," SKN331244, included two other rattles, a carry-along clock and a dial-and-spin rattle, which do not pose choking hazards to infants; the combination set retailed for $10. Standing three-and-a-half inches high, the rattle copter is made of white, red and blue hard plastic. Clear plastic spheres are incorporated into the copter's body and tail sections, each sphere containing a spinning butterfly and duck in a liquid solution. "Royal Co. Ltd. Japan 198711 is imprinted on the bottom of the rattle copter. Consumers who bought the rattle copter singly or as part of the three-piece rattle set should take the rattle away from infants immediately and return the product to the nearest Toys R Us store for a refund of the full purchase price. Consumers may also call Toys R Us toll-free at 1-800-548-0364 for information about the product recall.
March 14, 1989 Release # 89-022 Potential Strangulation Risk Prompts Baby Mirror Recall WASHINGTON, D.C.-- G. Pierce Toy Manufacturing Company of Chicago, IL is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 "Bright Reflections, to No. 4799, crib mirrors sold during 1988. The flexible plastic edging may separate from the mirror and could present a strangulation risk to infants.The company has received one complaint that a child's head became entrapped between the edging and the mirror. Although no injury occurred, the firm is recalling these mirrors in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to prevent future injuries from occurring."Bright Reflections" is a 12" x 16" shatter resistant mirror for use in cribs and playpens. It has three one-inch wide slots for the straps which are used to attach the mirror to a crib or playpen. Some of the mirrors had Velcro straps, most have nylon straps with plastic buckles. The plastic edging may be either blue or red. There is no manufacturer identification or labeling on the mirror. A decal with a yellow bear and the words "Bright Reflections" comes with the mirror for the purchaser to apply.The majority of these crib mirrors were sold nationally in Toys R Us stores between December 1987 and October 1988 for approximately $10.Consumers who have a "Bright Reflections" mirror should remove it from children and return it to the retailer for a refund of the purchase price. To obtain a new mirror, with the edging securely attached, consumers may return their mirrors directly to G. Pierce Toy Manufacturing Company, 4420 S. Wolcott Street, Chicago, IL 60609
Choking Hazard Prompts Recall Of Crib Toys, Dolls NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 1989 Release # 89-020 Choking Hazard Prompts Recall Of Crib Toys, Dolls WASHINGTON-- Two crib toys and small dolls sold nationwide in toy stores last year under the "Blue Box" label are being voluntarily recalled by Norman J. Lewis Associates, New York, N.Y., because small parts of the toys may present choking hazards to young children. Recalled by the company: "Crib Activity Play Doggie," a plastic crib toy which attaches to a crib or playpen railing with fabric straps. Molded in the shape of a dog dressed in coat and tie, the 12-inch flat toy has dials and knobs for the infant to push and pull as well as a detachable horn and telephone receiver. Small pieces of the horn and phone receiver may break apart and could present choking hazards for young children. "BLUE BOX MADE IN SINGAPORE" is imprinted on the back of the crib toy. Approximately 21,000 were sold last year. "Play Mirror" is another plastic crib toy which attaches to a crib or playpen with fabric straps. The 11-inch mirror is framed in yellow plastic; dials, rings and a cylinder are located on the bottom of the frame. Pieces of plastic may break off the toy and could present choking hazards for young children. "BLUE BOX" is imprinted on the upper left corner of the frame. Approximately 37,000 play mirrors were sold last year. "Sweet Heart Babies" are four-inch, plastic female dolls with rooted hair, painted eyes and jointed arms and legs. The dolls are wearing one piece of clothing. The doll's arms and legs can be pulled off and could be a choking hazard to young children. "CHINA" is imprinted on the doll's back. Approximately 190,000 were sold in sets of six dolls in clear plastic packaging. While no injuries have been reported to the company or to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), parents should immediately take the toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the full purchase price. U.S. Customs Service identified the toys during the "Operation Toyland" surveillance program conducted with CPSC last year, at-the Ports of Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Seattle.