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Toy and children's product recalls for choking hazards, lead paint, and other safety issues. Check if your child's toys are affected.
DECEMBER 13, 1993 Release # 94-017 PRODUCT: Children's necklaces and bracelets imported and distributed by Midwest Importers of Cannon Falls, Inc. The products are made of wooden blue, pink, purple and yellow colored beads with white wooden rabbits and orange wooden carrots strung on elastic strings. Approximately 26,000 necklaces and 39,000 bracelets were sold at retail stores nationwide from December 1992 through October 1993. PROBLEM: The paint on the beads contain levels of lead that exceed government standards, presenting a safety hazard to children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately take the necklaces and bracelets away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers may call Midwest Importers at 1-507-263-4261. WASHINGTON, DC --- CPSC, Midwest Importers of Cannon Falls, Inc., Cannon Falls, MN is voluntarily recalling about 26,000 24-inch children's toy necklaces and 39,000 6-inch children's toy bracelets. Testing by the company revealed that the levels of lead in the products' paint exceeds government standards, presenting a safety hazard to children. Even though CPSC and the company know of no poisoning incidents, this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of poisoning. Both the necklaces and bracelets are constructed of wooden blue, pink, purple, and yellow colored beads with white wooden rabbits and orange wooden carrots strung on elastic strings. Each product is packaged in an 3-inch by 3-inch cardboard box with a transparent plastic lid. The boxes are not labeled except for a small adhesive tag attached to an elastic string which says "Made in China" and bears the Cannon Falls copyright. The products were imported from China and sold at retail stores nationwide from December 1992 through October 1993. The necklaces sold for approximately $3.00 each and bracelets sold for approximately $1.00 each. Consumers are urged to immediately take the necklaces and bracelets away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers may call Midwest Importers of Cannon Falls, Inc. at (507) 263-4261. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
DECEMBER 13, 1993 Release # 94-020 PRODUCT: Coaster Company's high gloss, tubular metal frame, twin size/full size and twin size/twin size children's bunk beds. Four models are affected: model 2331 twin/full bunk bed, model 2332 twin/full bed with a "C"-shaped frame, and models 2330 and 2335 twin/twin bunk beds. All beds have 13 crossbars on the top and bottom mattress supports, and a center brace on the bottom mattress support. PROBLEM: The bunk beds may collapse during use. WHAT TO DO: Stop using affected beds immediately. To determine if you have a Coasterbed, contact the retailer for information on the importer or manufacturer of the bed. Consumers with affected Coaster beds should call the company toll-free at (800) 221-9699 for a free repair kit or replacement of the mattress support frame or bed. WASHINGTON, DC - CPSC, Coaster Company of America, Santa Fe Springs, CA, is voluntarily offering a replacement or repair of certain children's tubular metal frame bunk beds. The upper level can fall causing the bunk bed to collapse. Collapse of the top bunk could result in injury to an occupant on the bed. The Coaster Company has received 8 reports of these beds breaking, including one report of an injury. Approximately 13,500 affected bunk beds were distributed from May 1992 through December 1992 in retail stores nationwide. The beds sold for approximately $139 to $199 each (excluding the mattresses). The affected beds distributed in 1992 include the model 2331 twin/full bunk bed, model 2332 twin/full bed with a "C"-shaped frame, and models 2330 and 2335 twin/twin bunk beds. The beds have metal frames made of hollow painted tubes. The glossy painted frame will be either red, blue or white. Coaster Com pany beds also have 13 crossbars on both the top and bottom mattress supports, and a center brace on the bottom mattress support. Consumers should immediately stop using affected beds as bunk beds. To determine if you have a Coaster bed, contact the retailer for information on the importer or manufacturer of the bed. Consumers with affected Coaster beds should call the company toll- free at (800) 221-9699 to obtain either a repair kit, replacement of the mattress support frames or replacement of the bed. The CPSC is investigating numerous other importers and manufacturers of metal bunk beds that may present a similar risk of collapsing. To date, firms have received over 300 complaints of defective bunk beds industry-wide. CPSC urges all consumers to inspect all eight mattress support corners of all metal bunk beds for breaks or cracks in the paint and metal around the weld. Consumers should stop using damaged bunk beds and contact the retailer, manufacturer, or importer. To assist CPSC in its continuing bunk bed investigations, consumers are urged to call the CPSC toll-free hotline weekdays at (800) 638-2772 to report incidents or injuries involving metal bunk beds. A teletypewriter for the hearing impaired is available at (301) 595-7054
December 3, 1993 Release # 94-019 PRODUCT: Approximately 175,000 high gloss, tubular metal frame, twin size/full size children's bunk bed, Rosalco models 3007 (red), 3027 (blue), 3207 (white), and 3227 (black) sold from January 1990 to present. (Twin size on top; full size on bottom.) Also metal frame twin size/twin size bunk beds, Rosalco models 3006 (red), 3026 (blue) 3206 (white, and 3226 (black). All beds have rectangular mattress support side rails measuring 1 inch by 2 inches. PROBLEM: The bunk bed may unexpectedly collapse during use. Bed occupants may be injured by the falling upper bunk. WHAT TO DO: Stop using affected beds as bunk beds immediately. Discard or destroy the products. Firm is out of business. WASHINGTON, DC - CPSC, Rosalco, Inc., Jeffersonville, IN, has warned of a hazard regarding certain children's tubular metal frame bunk beds. The upper level can fall unexpectedly causing the bunk bed to collapse. Rosalco, Inc., an Indiana importer, has sold about 175,000 such beds since January 1990 in retail stores nationwide. The beds sold for approximately $150 to $300 each. Rosalco has received about 150 reports of these beds breaking; including 10 reports of alleged injury when the beds failed. The Company is out of business. Immediately stop use of these beds. The bunk beds subject to this problem (models 3006, 3007, 3026, 3027, 3206, 3207, 3226 and 3227) have metal frames made of hollow painted tubes. The glossy painted frame can be either red, blue, white or black. The beds use a standard twin size mattress on the top bunk and either a twin or full size mattress on the bottom bunk. The beds have a total of 18 crossbars to support the mattresses. The two rectangular mattress support side rails are 1 inch wide and 2 inches high, and a metal ladder attaches to the side of the bed as a separate unit. Rosalco sold slightly different versions of the bunk bed models listed above that are not subject to the problem. These beds have mattress support side rails that measure 1 1/2 inches by 3/4 inches. Only beds with side rails measuring 1 inch by 2 inches are subject to the problem. Consumers should immediately stop using affected beds as bunk beds. To determine if you have a Rosalco bed, contact the retailer to determine the importer or manufacturer of the bed. Firm is out of business. Consumers should discard or destroy the affected beds.Since December 1992, Rosalco had been distributing bunk beds with a different reinforcement bracket kit. Since the Company included these beds in its affected beds program, consumers should also discontinue use of these bunk beds. The CPSC is investigating numerous other importers and manufacturers of metal bunk beds that may present a similar risk of collapsing. To date, firms have received over 300 complaints of defective bunk beds industry-wide. CPSC urges all consumers to inspect all eight mattress support corners of all metal bunk beds for breaks or cracks in the paint and metal around the weld. Consumers should stop using damaged bunk beds and contact the retailer, manufacturer, or importer. To assist CPSC in its continuing bunk bed investigations, consumers are urged to call the CPSC toll-free hotline weekdays at (800) 638-2772 to report incidents or injuries involving metal bunk beds. A teletypewriter for the hearing impaired is available at (301) 595-7054
September 28, 1993 Release # 93-108 : 28,800 "Mini Racer F-1" racing car sets, item number 3360, imported and distributed by McCrory and Crest Industries nationwide between November 1, 1992 and May 31, 1993. The car sets were sold at a number of independent variety stores for $.99 each. The car sets contain six brightly-colored plastic racing cars in a cardboard blister package. Each racing car has a number on the hood and a decal on the air foil, behind the engine, that reads "Fire Bird." PROBLEM: During routine testing of the cars by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, the wheels and axles separated, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers are urged to take the cars away from young children immediately and return the cars to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may call McCrory at: (800) 284-3704. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, McCrory Stores, York, PA and Crest Industries Corp., Deer Park, NY are voluntarily recalling 28,800 "Mini Racer F-1" racing car sets, item number 3360. During routine testing of the racing cars by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, the wheels and axles separated, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. The car sets contain six brightly-colored plastic "Mini Racer F-1" racing cars in a cardboard blister package. The racing cars measure 3-1/2 inches long and 1-1/4 inches wide. Each car has the following: a number on the hood, two sets of wheels in the front and one set in the back, a silver engine, an air foil with a decal that reads "Fire Bird," and a driver sitting in the seat. The label on the blister package reads in part: "ITEM NO. 3360 . . . MADE IN CHINA." The "Mini Racer F-1" racing cars were imported by Crest Industries from China and distributed by McCrory nationwide between November 1, 1992 and May 31, 1993. The racing car sets were sold at Britts, Elmore, McCrory, H.L. Green, Kress, McClellan, T. G. and Y., Silver, J.J. Newberry, G.C. Murphy, and some independent variety stores. They sold for $.99 each. Consumers are urged to take the cars away from young children immediately and return the toys to the stores where purchased for a full refund. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact McCrory toll-free at: (800) 284-3704. Neither CPSC nor McCrory and Crest are aware of any injuries involving these racing cars. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toys were identified by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdicition
August 12, 1993 Release # 93-102 PRODUCT: Approximately 420,000 Fisher-Price "Snuggle Light" dolls, model numbers 1372 and 1373, sold nationwide since February 1992. The Snuggle Light is a doll with a nightcap and pom-pom whose face lights up when its body is squeezed. PROBLEM: Fisher-Price has learned from consumers that very young children, primarily children five to seven months old, can get the doll's nightcap pom-pom into their mouths and choke or gag on it. Fisher-Price learned of five instances of children choking or gagging on the nightcap's pom-pom. The company has received no reports of injuries as a result of this problem. WHAT TO DO: Parents should cut off the doll's pom-pom and product label and send them to: Fisher-Price, Consumer Affairs, 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052. Fisher-Price will send a new doll body (includes everything but the light component) on which the cap is sewn to the doll's head and does not swing freely. For more information, call Fisher-Price at 1-800-233-4004. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Fisher-Price, Inc., East Aurora, NY is announcing a recall program for its Snuggle Light dolls, model numbers 1372 and 1373, after learning of five instances of children choking or gagging on the doll's nightcap pom-pom. The program affects approximately 420,000 Snuggle Lights sold nationwide since February 1992. The company has received no reports of injuries as a result of this problem. The Snuggle Light is a doll whose face lights up when its body is squeezed. Fisher-Price has learned from consumers that very young children, primarily infants five to seven months old, can get the doll's pom-pom into their mouths and choke or gag on it. To eliminate this potential choking hazard, Fisher-Price is asking parents to cut off the pom-pom and the product label and send them to Fisher-Price, Consumer Affairs, 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052. Fisher-Price will send a new Snuggle Light doll body (includes everything but light component) to consumers free of charge. If consumers have questions about this program, they can call Fisher-Price toll free at 1-800-233-4004 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Fisher-Price is asking that the dolls not be returned to retailers, but that consumers contact Fisher-Price for a new Snuggle Light doll body. Fisher-Price recently started shipping modified Snuggle Light dolls on which the cap is sewn to the doll's head and does not swing freely. This modification eliminates the possibility of a potential choking hazard. If you have this version of the doll, you need not contact Fisher-Price
JULY 20, 1993 Release # 93-094 PRODUCT: The "My First Buddys Police Car" and "My First Buddys Dumper" toys. The toy cars and trucks were imported from China by SLM, Inc. and were sold nationwide in retail stores from January 1990 through December 1992. The police car is red, white and blue and the dumper is red, white and yellow. The toys also came in gift packs with either one or both of the vehicles. PROBLEM: Small parts may separate from the vehicles, presenting a potential choking and aspiration hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers may call SLM at 1-800-260-1398. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, SLM, Inc., Gloversville, NY, is voluntarily recalling approximately 125,000 "My First Buddys Police Cars" model 4505 and approximately 184,000 "My First Buddys Dumpers" model 4500. During routine CPSC testing, small components separated from the vehicles, presenting a potential choking and aspiration hazard to young children. SLM, Inc. is also recalling two four-piece gift packs that include either one or both of the vehicles; gift pack model 4538 includes one police car and one dumper, and gift pack model 4539 includes one dumper. The other toys packaged in the gift packs, but are not involved in this recall, may include a pumper, a scooper, a helicopter or a wrecker. About 13,000 gift packs, model 4538, and about 4,000 gift packs, model 4539 are being recalled. The police car and dumper are the only products in the gift packs that are affected by this recall. The "My First Buddys Police Car" measures 7 inches long, 3 3/4 inches wide, and 4 inches high. The police car is blue and white and has a handle that extends from the top of the car's front window to its trunk. A plastic flasher with a red rectangular block inside moves from side to side when the car is pushed. A clicking sound is made when the rear wheels are moved. The car's interior consists of a front seat and a center raised platform in the back. The interior, bumper guards, and hub caps are white and the wheels are red. A gold sticker with the word "POLICE" printed in black is on the front window. The word "POLICE" is printed in white on both sides of the car. The "BUDDY L" insignia serves as the front and rear license plates. A police badge printed in white on the car's hood reads "My First Buddys Police Patrol." The embossed label underneath the car reads in part: " . . . BUDDY L CORP, MADE IN CHINA." The "My First Buddys Dumper" measures 7 inches long, 3 3/4 inches wide, and 4 inches high. The dumper is yellow and has a white handle that extends from the front bumper guard to the cab of the truck. The "BUDDY L" insignia serves as the front license plate. The dumper has a yellow dumper bed that can be lifted and and lowered and the word "DUMPER" is printed in red on both sides of the bed. The wheels are red with white hub caps. A clicking sound is made when the front wheels are moved. The embossed label on the floor of the dumper bed reads in part: " . . . BUDDY L CORP, MADE IN CHINA." The police car, model 4505, and dumper, model 4500 were sold for an average retail price of $4.99 each. The gift packs, models 4538 and 4539, were sold for an average retail price of $16.99 each. The police car and dumper were imported by SLM, Inc. from China and were sold nationwide in retail stores from January 1990 through December 1992. Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers may call SLM, Inc. at 1-800-260-1398. Neither CPSC nor the firm is aware of any injuries involving these products. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toys were identified at the U.S. Customs Container Station in Atlanta, GA during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
June 24, 1993 Release # 93-083 PRODUCT: "My First Push Toy-Funny Copter" toy helicopters, imported by Suarez Toy House of Puerto Rico. The helicopters are bright yellow, with multi-colored wheels and propellers. Three colored spinning disks are in front and a multi-colored spinning and rattling drum is in back. Inside the helicopter's clear, plastic dome are colored beads and colored animal figures that spin around as the toy is pushed. An 11-inch cord allows the toy to be pulled and a 17-inch rod is attached to the back for pushing. The firm sold 144 toy helicopters in Puerto Rico from December 8, 1992 through December 21, 1992. PROBLEM: Colored beads inside the helicopter's clear, plastic dome and pieces of the helicopter separated from the toy during routine U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission testing, presenting a potential aspiration and choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return the toys to the stores where purchased for a free replacement toy of equal value. Consumers who have purchased these toys in Puerto Rico and have since moved elsewhere, and consumers with questions may contact Lucy Pabon at: (809) 760-7070. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Suarez Toy House of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, PR, is voluntarily recalling 144 "My First Push Toy-Funny Copter," item number 64120H. During routine CPSC testing, colored beads inside the helicopter and pieces of the helicopter separated, presenting potential aspiration and choking hazards to young children. The "My First Push Toy-Funny Copter" is a multi-functional push helicopter with a bright yellow body, blue, green or red wheels, and a yellow or red propeller. The toy helicopter has three colored spinning disks in front and a multi-colored spinning and rattling drum in the back. The helicopter has a clear plastic dome. Inside the dome are colored beads and three colored animal figures that spin around as the toy is pushed. The toy has an 11-inch cord on the front for pulling, however the toy's main functon is that of a push toy. A 17-inch rigid rod is attached to the back for easy pushing. A sticker on the right front of the toy reads: "120H." The embossed label underneath the helicopter reads: "FI, ITEM NO. 64120, 1989 FRED'S IND. CO. LTD., MADE IN CHINA." The "Funny Copters" were sold throughout Puerto Rico at various retail stores from December 8, 1992 through December 21, 1992. They sold for $5.44 to $8.60 each. Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return the toys to the stores where purchased for a free replacement toy of equal value. Consumers who purchased these toys in Puerto Rico and have since moved elsewhere, and consumers with questions may contact Lucy Pabon at: (809) 760-7070. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving the Funny Copters. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toys were identified at the Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdicition
JUNE 8, 1993 Release # 93-078 PRODUCT: Approximately 24,600 "Bamm-Bamm's Drum and Flute" toys sold from May 1988 through October 1991 at the following amusement parks: Kings Dominion, Doswell, VA; Carowinds, Charlotte, NC; Kings Island, Cincinnati, OH; and Great America, Santa Clara, CA. PROBLEM: The bell attached to the top of the drum and a ball attached to the side of the drum came off during U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission testing and present a choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Mail one side of the plastic drum to: Laura Miranda, San Pacific International, Inc., 542 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107. Consumers will receive a full refund, including reimbursement for postage. The remaining portion of the toy should be discarded. For more information about this recall consumers may contact Laura Miranda at 1-800-223-4438. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, San Pacific International, Inc. of San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling 24,576 "Bamm-Bamm's Drum/Flute" toys that were sold from May 1988 through October 1991. When CPSC tested the product, a bell attached to the top of the drum and a ball attached to the side of the drum came off, presenting a potential choking hazard for young children. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Neither CPSC nor San Pacific International is aware of any injuries involving this product. The potentially hazardous drum/flute toy was identified by CPSC and the State Consumer Group in Richmond, VA. The product consists of a whistle at one end and a see- through hand-held drum at the other end. Three circular holes are in the handle of the toy. The complete toy measures 7 1/2 inches long. The whistle portion resembles a flute; a small puff of air at or near the mouthpiece of the flute causes a whistle sound. Each side of the drum has a see-through sticker that shows "Bamm-Bamm," the Stone Age animated character of a little boy as seen on the "Flintstones" cartoon show. Bamm-Bamm is wearing a leopard loincloth and cap, and is carrying a green club. The drum has two plastic balls 1/2 inch in diameter hanging on the end of a string secured to the drum. The drum with balls was sold in different colors. Two metal silver bells 1/3 inch in diameter each are attached to the top of the drum. When the drum/flute toy is twisted back and forth or shaken, the balls hit the sides of the drum to make a noise and the bells ring. The cardboard heading on the cellophane package in which the toy was sold reads: "BAMM-BAMM'S DRUM and FLUTE, 1988 HB PROD. INC." The label embossed on the see- through sticker of the drum reads: "BAMM-BAMM'S DRUM and FLUTE, 1988 HB PROD. INC., KINGS DOMINION." The drum/flute toys, imported by San Pacific International from Taiwan, were sold for $3.98 each at retail stores in the amusement parks of Kings Dominion, Doswell, VA; Carowinds, Charlotte, NC; Kings Island, Cincinnati, OH; and Great America, Santa Clara, CA. Consumers are urged to take the drum/flute toys away from young children immediately and mail one side of the plastic drums to: Laura Miranda, San Pacific International, Inc., 542 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94107. Consumers will receive a full refund, including reimbursement for postage. The remaining portion of the toy should be discarded. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Laura Miranda at 1-800-223-4438. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unresonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
May 5, 1993 Release # 93-067 PRODUCT: Approximately 7,000 Coynes, Incorporated's musical cordless toy telephones called "Cordless Phone Organ," sold nationwide between June 1991 and January 1993. PROBLEM: During routine testing by CPSC the antenna separated from the body of the toy telephone. The State of Kentucky's Product Safety Branch reported to CPSC an incident of a two-year-old child who removed buttons from the phone and placed them into her mouth. The telephone presents a choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers are urged to take the recalled toy telephones away from young children and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Coynes, Inc., Minneapolis, MN is voluntarily recalling approximately 7,000 musical cordless toy telephones called "Cordless Phone Organ," sold between June 1991 and January 1993. Testing of the toy telephones by CPSC found the antenna separates from the body of the toy telephone and presents a choking hazard to young children. The State of Kentucky's Product Safety Branch reported to CPSC an incident of a two-year- old child who removed buttons from the phone and placed them into her mouth. The plastic toy telephone is either blue or pink and measures five by 1-5/8 by 1-1/2 inches with a two-inch black antenna. The keys on the telephone play musical notes when pushed. The recalled toy telephones were sold in retail stores nationwide for $2.00 to $3.00 each. The toy telephones were packaged in clear plastic sleeves with a cardboard header labeled in part "...Cordless Phone Organ...DO RE ME...Made in Taiwan ...Model number D-6138...." Consumers are urged to take the recalled toy telephones away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may call Coynes, Inc. at 1-800-336-8666 or write to the company at 7400 Boone Ave. North Minneapolis, MN 55428. Neither CPSC nor Coynes, Inc. is aware of any injuries involving these toy telephones; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
May 24, 1993 Release # 93-071 PRODUCT: Playskool Inc., Teddy Bear number 5149, soft, plush teddy bear is light brown with dark eyes and a black nose. The 13-inch tall teddy bear has two sewn-in labels: a red label with the Playskool name and a white label with the item number and washing instructions. About 170,390 Teddy Bears were shipped from October 1990 through the end of 1992, and sold for approximately $15.00 each. PROBLEM: Although the Teddy Bear passed all Federal regulations, Playskool received 18 complaints that the eyes separate from the Teddy Bear. While no injuries have been reported, a choking hazard does exist. WHAT TO DO: Return the Teddy Bear to Playskool, Inc., P.O. Box 1990, Pawtucket, RI 02802 for a full refund of the purchase price and postage; or return the Teddy Bear to the store where purchased for a full refund. For further information consumers may write to: Playskool Teddy Bear Recall Program, 200 Narragansett Park, PO Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02860-0200; or call toll-free 1-800-752-9755. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Playskool, Inc., a division of Hasbro, Inc., of Pawtucket, RI, is voluntarily recalling its Teddy Bear number 5149. CPSC was informed of a potential choking hazard by Playskool after the company received 18 complaints of the eyes separating from the Playskool Teddy Bear. Although the Playskool Teddy Bear has passed all Federal regulations and no injuries have been reported, a choking hazard does exist. In the interest of children's safety, Playskool decided to recall the product. Approximately 170,390 Teddy Bears were distributed to retailers from October 1990 through the end of 1992. The bears were distributed nationally through wholesale and retail outlets and sold for approximately $15.00 each. The soft plush Playskool Teddy Bear is light brown with dark brown eyes and a black nose. The bear is approximately 13 inches tall and has two sewn-in labels: a red label with the Playskool name and a white label with the item number and washing instructions. Consumers who own the Playskool Teddy Bear should return the product to Playskool, Inc., PO Box 1990, Pawtucket, RI 02862-9940 for a full refund of the purchase price plus postage. Consumers may also return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund. For further information, consumers may write to: Playskool Teddy Bear Recall Program, 200 Narragansett Park Drive, P.O. Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02860- 0200; or call toll free 1-800-752-9755
April 5, 1993 Release # 93-059 PRODUCT: Approximately 10,000 50- and 100-piece building block sets, imported from Israel. The block sets come in either primary or fluorescent (neon) colors in five different sizes. Sets were sold in a yellow or white plastic basket with a white plastic handle. Sets were sold in Toys "R" Us stores nationwide. PROBLEM: The red "roof top" blocks in each set fail to meet the Small Parts Requirement under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and could pose a choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers are urged to take the small red roof top blocks away from young children immediately and throw the blocks away, or mail them to: Palkar Plastics, c/o Primex International, 230 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor, NY 10001 to receive 10 replacement blocks. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Primex toll-free at 1-800-929-4754. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Palkar Plastics of Israel is recalling approximately 5,200 50-piece sets and 4,500 100-piece sets of building blocks. The small red roof top blocks in each set fail to meet the Small Parts Requirement under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and could pose a choking hazard to young children. Each 50-piece set contains two red roof top blocks, and each 100-piece set contains five red roof top blocks. This recall is being handled by the firm's representative, Primex International Trading Corporation, New York, NY. The block sets come in either primary colors or fluorescent (neon) colors in five different sizes. Each set was sold in a yellow or white plastic basket with a white plastic handle. The sets were sold nationwide in Toys "R" Us stores during 1992 for approximately $7.99 for the 50-piece set and $12.99 for the 100- piece set. The label on the side of the baskets reads in part: "50 (or 100) Plastic Building Blocks, #50, 9 Shapes, 5 Colors, Ages 18 Mos. and Up; Made in Israel by Palkar for Primex, New York, N.Y. 10001." Consumers are urged to take the small red roof top blocks away from young children immediately and throw the blocks away, or mail them to: Palkar Plastics, c/o Primex International, 230 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 to receive 10 replacement blocks. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Primex toll-free at 1-800-929-4754. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these blocks. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toys were reported to CPSC by the Health Services Department, State of Kentucky. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
April 2, 1993 Release # 93-060 PRODUCT: Approximately 650,000 carry-all bags and backpacks with the insignia of Barney(R) or Baby Bop(TM) and three styles of vinyl beach bags that have beach scenes with children or cats printed on them. Some of the products were sold with sunglasses. All of the products sold are intended for young children. PROBLEM: These bags are being recalled because the surface coating on the zipper pull and inks used to form the insignia of Barney(R) and Baby Bop(TM) in some manufacturing lots were found to contain excess lead. Additionally, some of the accessory sunglasses do not meet shatter-proof lens tests, and the lenses could crack. WHAT TO DO: Discontinue use of all the items immediately and mail to: Jaclyn, Inc., c/o SPF, 415 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470. For assistance consumers may call 1-800-447-9279. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Jaclyn, Inc. of West New York, NJ is voluntarily recalling all of its carry-all bags and backpacks for young children with the insignia of Barney(R) or Baby Bop(TM). The firm is also recalling three styles of children's vinyl beach bags that do not feature Barney(R) or Baby Bop(TM); the beach bags have beach scenes with children or cats printed on them. Certain styles of Barney(R) bags, as well as the vinyl beach bags, were sold with sunglasses. The bags are being recalled because the surface coating on the zipper pull and inks used to form the insignia of Barney(R) and Baby Bop(TM) in some manufacturing lots were found to contain excess lead. Additionally, some of the accessory sunglasses do not meet shatter-proof lens tests, and the lenses could crack. Although only a portion of the Barney(R) and Baby Bop(TM) items made by Jaclyn are affected, the entire Barney(R) and Baby Bop(TM) product line is being recalled. The model numbers of the recalled Barney(R) and Baby Bop(TM) bags are: 4301 through 4309, 4350 through 4353, 3342, 3343 and 3370. Affected Barney(R) and Baby Bop(TM) bags include tote bags, shoulder bags and small handbags, as well as "fanny" packs and backpacks. The model numbers of the vinyl beach bags with children or cat scenes are: 3312, 3315 and 3371. Pictures of the recalled bags will be posted at all retail stores where they were sold. Both the vinyl beach bags and the Barney(R) and Baby Bop(TM) bags and backpacks were sold nationwide from October 1992 to March 1993. Retail prices ranged from $5.00 to $31.50 each. A total of approximately 650,000 bags were sold. Some of the retailers of the bags include Kay-Bee Toys, Kids-R-Us, Toys R-Us, Payless Shoe Source, Belk, Hills Department Stores, Sears, AandS, Bloomingdales, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Boscov's, Burdine's, Caldor, Carter Hawley Hale, Macy's and McCrory's. Jaclyn has asked all retailers to remove the recalled products from the shelves and return them to the company. Jaclyn voluntarily notified the CPSC and the FDA of the problems. While no incidents of illness or injuries have been reported, the company decided to recall the products promptly to prevent such a possibility. Consumers who have any of the recalled items should discontinue use immediately and return them to Jaclyn to receive a free preselected replacement item that meets or exceeds all Federal safety standards and looks identical or similar and is of equal or greater value. Consumers should return the recalled items by mailing them to: Jaclyn, c/o SPF, 415Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470. For assistance in identifying the recalled products or with questions about the recall consumers may call 1-800-447-9279. The sunglasses that were sold with some of the bags, may be used separately. Consumers are urged to make sure to retrieve the glasses and return them along with the bags. EDITOR'S NOTE: Media inquiries should be directed to: Howard J. Rubenstein Associates, Inc., Public Relations. Telephone: 212-489-6900. Contacts: Shelley T. Campbell (weekend phone number is 518-766-5238); Marcia Horowitz (weekend phone number is 914-725-2002; or Howard J. Rubenstein
MARCH 4, 1993 Release # 93-049 PRODUCT: Approximately 10,000 puzzles imported by U.S. Toy Company, Inc. The following four models were sold: model MTC-2033, the "Rooster" puzzle; model MTC-2026, the "Vegetable" puzzle; model MTC-2028, the "Garden Tools" puzzle and model DL-4002, the "Animals" puzzle. PROBLEM: The red paint of each puzzle contains excessive levels of lead. WHAT TO DO: The Rooster, Vegetable and Garden Tools puzzles should be returned to the stores where purchased for an exchange. Puzzles ordered through U.S. Toy Company, Inc.'s home/parent and school catalogs should be returned to: U.S. Toy Company, Inc., 1227 East 119th St., Grandview, MO 64030 for an exchange and postage reimbursement. For more information consumers may call U.S. Toy Company, Inc. at: (816) 761-5900, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Eastern time. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, U.S. Toy Company, Inc., Grandview, MO, is voluntarily recalling the following four puzzles: "Rooster," "Vegetable," "Animals" and "Garden Tools." CPSC testing of the puzzles in accordance with regulations under the Consumer Product Safety Act revealed levels of lead in the red paint of each puzzle that exceeds government standards, presenting a safety hazard to children. Even though CPSC and U.S. Toy Company know of no poisoning incidents, this recall of approximately 10,000 puzzles is being conducted to prevent the possiblity of poisoning. The Rooster, Vegetable and Garden Tools puzzles measure 9-l/2 inches x 12 inches. The wooden knobs attached to the puzzle pieces measure 3/4 inches round. The labels on the cellophane wrapping in which the puzzles were sold read: "DORON LAYELED LTD. MADE IN ISRAEL." The Animals puzzle measures 21 inches x 6 inches. The wooden knobs attached to the puzzle pieces measure one inch round. The labels on the cellophane wrapping in which the puzzles were sold read "DORON LAYELED LTD. MADE IN ISRAEL." The Rooster puzzle, model MTC-2033, has six pieces that, when put together, make a rooster. The puzzles were sold from January 1, 1980 through December 31, 1991. The Vegetable puzzle, model MTC-2026, has five pieces that, when put together, make an ear of corn, a carrot, a head of lettuce, a cucumber and a tomato. The puzzles were sold from January 1, 1980 through December 31, 1991. The Garden Tools puzzle, model MTC-2028, has six pieces that, when put together, make a saw, a hammer, a tool box, a wrench and a file. The puzzles were sold from January 1, 1980 through December 31, 1991. The Animals puzzle, model DL-4002, has four pieces that, when put together, make a kitten, a duck, a fish and a dog. The puzzles were sold from January 1, 1980 through May 31, 1992. The puzzles were sold by Constructive Playthings stores located in Garden Grove, California; Skokie, Illinois; Leawood, Kansas; Carrollton, Texas; North Wales, Pennsylvania and Apopka, Florida and through U.S. Toy Company, Inc. catalogs. Additionally, the Garden Tools, Rooster and Vegetable puzzles were sold nationwide in retail stores. A total of approximately 10,000 puzzles were sold for approximately $15 to $17 each. Consumers are urged to immediately take the puzzles away from children. The Rooster, Vegetable and Garden Tools puzzles can be returned to the stores where purchased for an exchange for a puzzle that meets government standards. The Animals puzzle can be returned to one of the six Constructive Playthings stores for an exchange for a puzzle that meets government standards. Puzzles ordered through U.S. Toy Company, Inc.'s home/parent and school catalogs should be returned to: U.S. Toy Company, Inc., 1227 East 119th St., Grandview, MO 64030 for an exchange for a puzzle that meets government standards and reimbursement of postage. For more information, consumers may call U.S. Toy Company, Inc. at: (816) 761-5900, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:30 a.m - 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. Neither CPSC nor U.S. Toy Company, Inc. is aware of any poisoning incidents involving these puzzles. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of poisoning. These unsafe puzzles were identified by CPSC during retail inspections. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unresonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
February 24, 1993 Release # 93-045 PRODUCT: Approximately 9,100 "Wooden Christmas Toy Trucks," a set of six trucks (two dump trucks, a roller truck, a crane, a cement mixer, and a truck with a ladder). The trucks, model X4848, have a natural wood finish. Each truck has a non-removable peg driver with a painted-on face. PROBLEM: When CPSC tested the trucks, the drivers and other truck parts separated, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers are urged to take the trucks away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers may contact Charlotte Allison at 1-800-829-2647, ext. 3100. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Wang's International, Inc., of Memphis, TN, is voluntarily recalling approximately 9,100 "Wooden Christmas Toy Trucks," model number X4848. When CPSC tested the trucks, the drivers and other truck parts separated, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. The Wooden Christmas Toy Trucks were sold as a set of six trucks (two dump trucks, a roller truck, a crane, a cement mixer, and a truck with a ladder). Each truck measures 5-1/2 inches long, two inches wide, 2-3/4 inches high, and has a natural wood finish with no paint. Each truck has a non-removable peg driver with a painted-on face. The label underneath each truck reads in part: "WANG'S INTERNATIONAL INC * * * MADE IN CHINA." The trucks, imported by Wang's International, Inc., were sold at retail stores nationwide from January 1992 through mid- December 1992 for a retail price of $3.99 per set. Consumers are urged to take the trucks away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Charlotte Allison at 1-800-829-2647, ext. 3100. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these trucks. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toys were identified at the Port of Oakland, CA, during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
JANUARY 13, 1993 Release # 93-031 PRODUCT: "Islander" children's sandals by Melville Corporation. The sandals have balloons fastened to the vamp of the sandals. PROBLEM: The balloons may come off, presenting a choking hazard to children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should return the sandals to the place of purchase for a full refund. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Melville Corporation of Rye, NY, announces the voluntary recall of its "Islander" children's sandals. The sandals can be easily identified by the balloons that are fastened to the vamp of the sandals. The balloons on the sandals may come off. Because the sandals are intended for use by young children, the balloons, if detached, present a choking hazard. To date, the CPSC and Melville are aware of two incidents involving the sandals. Neither involved an injury. These shoes were sold throughout the United States in Kmart department stores and Pay Less Drugs stores between February and September of 1992. The sandals sold for $3.99 a pair. Consumers who purchased the sandals are asked to return them to the place of purchase for a refund. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of it mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's mission is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under the CPSC's jurisdiction
JANUARY 7, 1993 Release # 93-035 PRODUCT: Four models of "Fuzzy Puzzles": Farm Animals, Pets, Jungle Animals and Circus, distributed by Lights, Camera, Interaction!, Inc. PROBLEM: The peg in the center of each animal puzzle piece could separate from the piece and presents a choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Return the puzzle to the place of purchase for a free replacement puzzle. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Lights, Camera, Interaction!, Inc. of Westport, CT is voluntarily recalling four models of "Fuzzy Puzzles." The puzzles come in Farm Animals, Pets, Jungle Animals and Circus Animals. No model numbers appear on the puzzles. The wooden puzzle pegs could separate from the pieces of all four puzzles presenting a fatal choking hazard to young children. These "fit-in" type wooden puzzles are designed in the likeness of various animals with textured bodies resembling fur or feathers. There is a peg in the center of each animal to help remove and replace the puzzle piece. Approximately 14,400 fuzzy puzzles were sold nationwide from November 1991 to January 1992 for approximately $10.00 each. Hand painted on the front, bottom right-hand corner of each puzzle are the words "crafted by hand." A 4-1/2 by 5-1/2 inch piece of printed paper is glued to the back of the puzzle board and reads in part: "FUZZY PUZZLES, Ages 1-1/2 to 4 Made in Taiwan." The potentially hazardous puzzles were reported to CPSC by the company after receiving a consumer complaint. CPSC received six reports of incidents where pegs separated from the fuzzy puzzles. In two reports the pegs were reportedly found in the mouths of children. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take the puzzles away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement puzzle. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact the company toll-free at 1-800-284-3948
NOVEMBER 16, 1992 Release # 93-018 PRODUCT: Three toy telephones distributed by Handi-Craft Co. : - Thin Line Play Phone," Model 985, sold from August 1991 through April 1992; - "Talking Touch Tinkle Phone," Model 3235, sold from January 1992 through April 1992; and - "911 Emergency Phone Center," Model 3675, sold from June 1991 through April 1992. PROBLEM: Small components separated from the toys during CPSC testing, presenting a potential aspiration and choking hazard for young children. WHAT TO DO: Return the toy to place of purchase (for a replacement with a Handi-Craft toy telephone of equal value). For more information about this recall, consumers may call Handi-Craft (collect) at (314) 773-2979; consumers should ask for Norm Stewart. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Handi-Craft Company of St. Louis, MO, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of "Thin Line Play Phones," "Talking Touch Tinkle Phones," and "911 Emergency Phone Centers" because small components separated from the toys during CPSC testing, presenting a potential aspiration and choking hazard for young children. The Thin Line Play Phones Model 985, which are subject to this recall, were sold from August 1991 through April 1992. These 51,000 phones were sold in retail stores nationwide for $5.00 to $10.00 each. The Thin Line Play Phone has 12 push buttons in the receiver. When the buttons are pushed, a bell rings. The phone comes in three colors: red, yellow and green, and measures 2-1/2 inches wide, eight inches long and two inches high. The phone also has a safety breakaway cord that comes apart when pulled. The label on the package reads, in part: "Thin Line Phone, Handi-Craft Company, St. Louis, MO 63116 ... MADE IN THE U.S.A." Some plastic posts used to secure the cardboard bottom to the base of the phone came off during CPSC testing. These components present a potential aspiration hazard to young children. Thin Line Play Phones Model 985A, sold after April 1992, have not been recalled and present no such potential hazard. The Talking Touch Tinkle Phones, Model 3235, which are subject to this recall, were sold from January 1992 through April 1992. These 36,865 phones were sold in retail stores nationwide for $5.00 to $10.00 each. The Talking Touch Tinkle Phone is a talking battery-operated phone that measures eight inches long, 3-1/2 inches wide, and three inches high. The features of the phone include: 10 push buttons on the face of the phone that ring a bell when pushed, a safety breakaway cord that comes apart when pulled, and a receiver button that causes one of 10 different recorded messages to play when pushed. The label on the package reads in part: "Touch Tinkle Talking Play Phone, 10 Recorded Messages . . . MADE IN THE U.S.A." Some plastic posts used to secure the plastic bottom to the base of the phone, as well as the push buttons came off during CPSC testing. These components present a potential aspiration and choking hazard to young children. Talking Touch Tinkle Phones Model 3235A, sold after April 1992, have not been recalled and present no such potential hazard. The 911 Emergency Phone Centers, Model 3675, which are subject to this recall, were sold from June 1991 through April 1992. These 3,600 phones were sold in retail stores nationwide for $10.00 to $15.00 each. This is a battery-operated talking phone emergency center with three vehicles, an ambulance, fire truck, and police car. On three sides of the center are push button release doors that are labeled with the names of each stored vehicle. The center measures 8-3/4 inches long, 6-1/4 inches high, and five inches wide. The center consists of a red roof, 12 push buttons and a yellow phone receiver with a safety breakaway cord that comes apart when pulled. When any of the buttons are pushed, one of 10 different recorded messages play. The label on each package reads in part: "911 Emergency Phone Center, Handi-Craft Company, St. Louis, MO . . . 10 recorded messages. 3 emergency vehicles included." Some hinge pins and latches used to secure and close the vehicle doors came off during CPSC testing. These components present a potential aspiration and choking hazard to young children. The 911 Emergency Phone Centers Model 3675A, sold after April 1992, have not been recalled and present no such potential hazard. Consumers are urged to take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a replacement with a Handi-Craft toy telephone of equal value. For more information about this recall, consumers may call Handi-Craft collect at (314) 773-2979 and ask for Norm Stewart. Neither CPSC nor Handi-Craft is aware of any injuries involving these toys. The potentially hazardous toys were identified by CPSC during an inspection of the firm. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
September 9, 1992 Release # 92-135 Target Stores Recalls "My First Buddys Pop Pop Cars" Due To Potential Choking And Aspiration Hazards PRODUCT: "My First Buddys Pop Pop Cars," model number 4562. The push-along car has eyes as headlights and moving balls under hood of the car. PROBLEM: The small plastic balls under the hood may fall out, presenting potential choking and aspiration hazards to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should discontinue use immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers may contact Target Stores at (612) 370-6000. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target Stores of Minneapolis, MN, is voluntarily recalling 23,500 "My First Buddys Pop Pop Cars," model number 4562. When CPSC tested the cars, the small plastic balls underneath the hood fell out, presenting potential choking and aspiration hazards to young children. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toy was identified through a complaint received by CPSC from another company. The push-along car is eight inches long, four inches wide and 4-1/4 inches high with a white easy-grip handle. As the toy rolls, the headlights, which are eyes, move up and down; small colored balls, which are in the hood of the car under a clear cover, pop up; and a clicking noise comes from the rear wheels. The car is red, blue, and white with the words "My First Buddys Pop Pop Car" written on the sides and the word "Turbo" on the top of the windshield. The toy's package has a label that reads in part: "My First Buddys Pop Pop Car * * * MADE TO BUDDY L SPECIFICATIONS IN CHINA." The My First Buddys Pop Pop Car, imported by Target Stores, was sold at retail stores nationwide from January 1991 to June 1992. The cars sold for $7.99 each. Consumers are urged to take the cars away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Target Stores at (612) 370-6000. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
September 8, 1992 Release # 92-136 The Dollywood Company Recalls Plastic Rattle and Flute Toy Due To Choking Hazard PRODUCT: The Dollywood Company "Plastic Rattle and Flute" toy model number 42979. The toy was sold at retail stores in The Dollywood Company amusement complex at Pigeon Forge, TN. PROBLEM: The mouthpiece on the flute part of the toy and the black balls on the drum part of the toy may come off, presenting a potential choking hazard for young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately discontinue use and mail the toy back to The Dollywood Company for a full refund, including postage. The mailing address is: The Dollywood Company, 1040 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. For more information, consumers may call The Dollywood Company at (615)428-9445. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Dollywood Company of Pigeon Forge, TN is voluntarily recalling 4,770 "Plastic Rattle and Flute" toys model number 42979. When CPSC tested the product, the mouthpiece of the flute and a black ball attached to the drum of the rattle/flute toy came off presenting a potential choking hazard for young children. The product consists of a whistle at one end and a hand-drum at the other end. The complete toy measures 7-1/2 inches long. The whistle portion resembles a flute; a small puff of air at or near the mouthpiece of the flute causes a whistle sound. When the gray wand inserted through the clear plastic chamber of the flute is pulled up or pushed down, different sounds are made. The drum was sold in different colors with two black balls 1/2-inch in diameter each hanging on the end of a string secured to the side of the drum. When the rattle/flute toy is twisted back and forth or shaken, the balls hit the sides of the drum and make a noise. The word "Dollywood" is written on a white sticker in the middle of the drum; embossed on the drum are the letters "R.O.C." The rattle/flute toy, imported by The Dollywood Company from China, was sold from April 1991 through June 1992 at retail stores in The Dollywood Company amusement complex in Pigeon Forge, TN. The rattle/flute toys sold for $2.49 each. Consumers are urged to take the rattle/flute toys away from young children immediately and mail to: The Dollywood Company, 1040 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Consumers will receive a full refund, including reimbursement for postage. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact The Dollywood Company at (615) 428-9445. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Neither CPSC nor Dollywood is aware of any injuries involving this product. The potentially hazardous rattle/toy was identified at the Port of Knoxville, TN during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
August 18, 1992 Release # 92-128 Creative Products, Inc. Recalls Lovely Sonny Doll Due To Choking Hazard PRODUCT: "Lovely Sonny" dolls, model number 1079, imported by Creative Products, Inc. PROBLEM: The doll's arms separated from the arm sockets and a small piece of plastic from inside the doll fell out of the socket presenting a potential choking hazard for young children. WHAT TO DO: Return to place of purchase for a refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Creative Products, Inc. at (708)673-1900. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Creative Products, Inc., of Skokie, IL, is voluntarily recalling 4,334 "Lovely Sonny" dolls, model number 1079. When CPSC tested the dolls, the arms separated from the arm sockets and a small plastic piece from inside the doll fell out of the socket presenting a potential choking hazard for young children. The vinyl Lovely Sonny doll is 6-1/2 inches tall with a painted face, blond hair, and moveable arms and legs. It is dressed in a non- removeable one piece dress and was sold in a 7-1/4 inch woven basket with one handle on each side. When purchased, the doll was packaged in a cellophane wrapping with a cardboarder header. The label on the header reads in part: "Lovely Sonny * * * MADE IN CHINA." The Lovely Sonny doll, imported by Creative Products, Inc., was sold at three stores: The Bazaar, Inc., Cicero, IL; One Dollar Shops, Inc., Branson, MO; and N.B. Wholesale, Houston, TX. The doll sold for $1.00 each from early December through December 31, 1991. Consumers are urged to take the dolls away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Creative Products, Inc. at (708)673-1900. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toy was identified at the Port of Chicago, IL, during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction