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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.
July 31, 1992 Release # 92-119 PRODUCT: "Train Set," "Sweet Doll with Accessories," and "Baby's Rattle" imported by T.P.I. of Illinois, Inc. and sold in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan in a total of 40 Dollar Bill$ stores from January 1991 through December 1991. PROBLEM: The "Train Set" engine's smoke stack separated from the train presenting a choking hazard. The "Sweet Doll with Accessories" moveable legs separated from the doll presenting a choking hazard. The "Baby's Rattle" white hooks separated from the rattle presenting a choking hazard. WHAT TO DO: Firm is out of business. End use of this product immediately. Discard or destroy. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), T.P.I. of Illinois, Inc., Crestwood, IL, is voluntarily recalling "Train Set" toy, "Sweet Doll with Accessories," and "Baby's Rattle" because small components separated from the products presenting a choking hazard to young children. The "Train Set" toy is a simple, brightly-colored, six-car plastic train. Each flexible plastic car is approximately three inches in length and the cars snap together. The trains' wheels are black. The label on the blister package reads in part: "Train Set. TPI DISTRIBUTING. * * * MADE IN CHINA." Approximately 8,640 Train Sets were sold for a retail price of $1.00 each. During CPSC testing the engine's smoke stack separated from the train presenting a choking hazard to young children. The "Sweet Doll with Accessories" is a four-inch tall plastic doll with a comb, a brush, and a panda figure as accessories. The doll is clothed in a one-piece dress that fastens in the back with a strip of Velcro. The doll has rooted blond hair, painted-on facial features and moveable legs and head. The panda is one-piece with painted-on facial features. The label on the blister package reads in part: "Sweet Doll With Accessories. * * * MADE IN CHINA." Approximately 1,600 Sweet Dolls with Accessories were sold for a retail price of $1.00 each. During CPSC testing the moveable legs separated from the doll presenting a choking hazard to young children. The "Baby's Rattle" is 16 inches long and consists of nine multi-colored balls strung together on an elastic string, and at each end of the string is a plastic white hook. The hooks are used to connect the two ends of the rattle together. The label on the blister package reads in part: "Baby's Rattle. * * * MADE IN CHINA." Approximately 9,000 Baby's Rattles were sold for a retail price of $1.00 each. During CPSC testing the plastic white hooks separated from the rattle presenting a choking hazard to young children. The Train Set, Sweet Doll with Accessories, and Baby's Rattle were sold in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan in a total of 40 Dollar Bill$ stores from January 1991 through December 1991. Consumers are urged to take the toys and rattle away from young children immediately. Firm is out of business. Immediately discard or destroy these products. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these products. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. These unsafe products were identified during an inspection of a Dollar Bill$ retail store. 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
July 30, 1992 Release # 92-114 Lord Howards Inc. Recalls Toy Helicopters PRODUCT: Lord Howards' Super Jet, model 32930 toy helicopter. PROBLEM: The helicopter's propeller tips rotate at a high velocity and may cause injury if the propeller tip were to strike the eye. WHAT TO DO: Consumers who own these toy helicopters should remove them from children's use and return the helicopters to Lord Howards. For more information, consumers should call (614) 745-2986. WASHINGTON, DC - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lord Howards Inc. of Newark, OH is voluntarily recalling some of its Super Jet, model 32930 toy helicopters. The helicopter's propeller tips rotate at a high velocity and may cause injury if the propeller tip were to strike the eye. Only the model which does not have a protective ring connecting the rotor tips is being recalled. Lord Howards Inc. distributed approximately 5,000 of these toy helicopters nationwide from August 1990 to July 1991. Since that time, the firm has distributed the "Super Jet" with a ring around the rotor blades. The plastic helicopter that is being recalled has a single propeller with three blades, each 2-11/16 inches long. The helicopter is 2-1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide at its landing gear skids. There is a separate hand-held launching pad that is powered by four "AA" batteries. The helicopters being recalled do not have a protective ring around the perimeter of the three propeller blades. Lord Howards Inc. is aware of one incident in which a six-year- old boy was struck in the eye by the propeller of one of these helicopters. The child suffered no permanent injury. Consumers who own these toy helicopters should remove them from children's use and return the helicopters to Lord Howards for a replacement at no charge to the consumer. For more information consumers may contact Lord Howards Inc. by writing: Box 4276, Newark, Ohio 43055. Consumers may also call the company at (614) 745-2986. 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 help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that are associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under the CPSC's jurisdiction
July 13, 1992 Release # 92-109 Everything's A Dollar, Inc. Recalls Toy Wooden Block Truck Due To Choking Hazard PRODUCT: Toy Wooden Block Trucks, item GW-25 sold by Everything's A Dollar, Inc. PROBLEM: The wooden head of the driver and a white 5/8-inch diameter cylinder block are a potential choking hazard for young children. WHAT TO DO: Return the toy truck to any Everything's A Dollar store for a full refund. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Everything's A Dollar, Inc., of Milwaukee, WI is voluntarily recalling 10,944 Toy Wooden Block Trucks, item GW-25. When CPSC tested the Toy Wooden Block Trucks in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, it was determined that the wooden head of the driver and a white 5/8-inch diameter cylinder block posed a potential choking hazard for young children. The Toy Wooden Block Truck is a simple, undetailed wooden truck measuring 4-3/4 inches long, 2-3/4 inches wide, and 2-1/2 inches high. The truck consists of a peg figure glued into the driver's seat and an open-lift bed with three colored removable building blocks. The clear cellophane wrapping in which the toy was sold had a label on it that read, "MADE IN CHINA." The Toy Wooden Block Truck was sold on the East Coast and in the Midwest exclusively at 49 Everything's A Dollar retail stores from September 1991 to January 1992. The trucks sold for a retail price of $1.00 each. Consumers are urged to take the trucks away from young children immediately and return them to any Everything's A Dollar store for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Everything's A Dollar, Inc. at 1-414-274-2938. Neither CPSC nor the company 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 during CPSC's Central Regional Office's routine examination of Everything's A Dollar retail stores. 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 17, 1992 Release # 92-137 Radio Flyer, Inc. Recalls Children's Bicycles PRODUCT: Radio Flyer, Inc.'s #TR12 "Totally Rad Flyer Bicycle," and #LM13 "Little Miss Flyer Bicycle." Both bicycles are labeled "Radio Flyer" and are 12-inch girls' and boys' bicycles with training wheels. PROBLEM: Both bicycles are equipped with only handbrakes and no footbrakes. Under Federal requirements, these bicycles may not be freewheeling and if equipped with handbrakes, they must also have footbrakes. WHAT TO DO: Consumers with these bicycles should contact the retail store where the bike was purchased and arrange for modifications which will bring the bikes into compliance. In lieu of modifications, consumers may also request a refund of the purchase price. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Radio Flyer, Inc. of Chicago, IL, is voluntarily recalling 137 12-inch girls' and boys' bicycles with training wheels. Both bicycles are equipped with handbrakes, but no footbrakes. Federal regulations require that these bicycles not be equipped with handbrakes only. CPSC believes that sidewalk bicycles with handbrakes, but without footbrakes may present a significant risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles with handbrakes. The models involved in this recall are #TR12 "Totally Rad Flyer Bicycle" and #LM13 "Little Miss Flyer Bicycle." Both are labeled "Radio Flyer." These bicycles were imported from Taiwan and sold nationwide during May 1992 in toy and retail stores, including Pay N Save Drug, Mills Fleet Farm, Bi-Mart Corporation, and Toys R Us. The bikes sold for approximately $50.00 each. The potentially hazardous bicycles were identified during a joint surveillance program conducted between CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Chicago. Consumers who have these bicycles should contact the retail store where they were purchased and arrange for modifications to bring these bicycles into compliance. In lieu of modifications, consumers may request a refund of the purchase price. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Radio Flyer, Inc. at 1-800-621-7613
June 11, 1992 Release # 92-096 Toy Power, Inc. Recalls Two Toys Because Of Potential Aspiration And Choking Hazards PRODUCT: The "Kiddy Phone Wind-Up Educational Toy" and the "Tub Pets, Fantastic Bath Toy" distributed by Toy Power, Inc. The "Kiddy Phone" is a yellow plastic phone with moving eyes and a push-button nose. The "Tub Pets" is a blue dolphin or a green turtle with a baby pink turtle on its back. Both pets squirt water from their mouth. PROBLEM: Components on these toys can separate, presenting a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call Toy Power, Inc. at 1-213-622-4625. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toy Power, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling two toys because small components separate from the toys, presenting a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. The "Kiddy Phone Wind-Up Educational Toy" (model #888) is a yellow plastic telephone with two moving eyes on the front of the cradle, a red push-button nose in the center of the rotary dial, three push buttons (red, white and blue) on its base, a small square drawing board inside the base, a red stylus, and a phone receiver with a mirror and a puzzle. A bell rings when either the blue or white button is pushed or when a wind-up key on the side of the phone is wound. The phone also serves as a bank with a coin slot in the cradle. The embossed label underneath the phone reads in part: . . . "MADE IN HONG KONG NO. 888." Approximately 180 Kiddy Phones were sold in the Los Angeles area at various stores from August 1991 through December 1991. The phones sold for a retail price of $2.50 each. The wind- up key separated from the telephone and presents a choking hazard to young children. The "Tub Pets, Fantastic Bath Toy" (model #31-062) is a blue dolphin or a green turtle. When the dolphin's top pink fin is pressed down, the back fins move and water squirts out of the dolphin's mouth. The green turtle has a pink baby turtle on the top of its shell. When the pink turtle is pressed down, the big turtle's feet move and water squirts out of the big turtle's mouth. The label underneath the Tub Pets reads: "MADE IN CHINA." Approximately 200 Tub Pets were sold in the Los Angeles area at various retail stores from January 1990 through December 1991. The Tub Pets sold for a retail price of $0.99. The small plastic and styrofoam pieces separate from the dolphin and turtle and present an aspiration hazard to young children. Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Toy Power, Inc. at 1-213-622-4625. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these products. This voluntary 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 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
May 28, 1992 Release # 92-091 Chilton-Globe, Inc. Recalls Evenflo Mini Nursers Doll Care Set Due To Choking Hazard PRODUCT: Toy baby bottle, Evenflo Mini Nursers Doll Care Sets, imported by Chilton-Globe, Inc., model number 8075-9, sold in a blister package of two per set. PROBLEM: The toy nipples may separate from the bases of the holders and the caps packaged with the toy bottles are small parts posing a choking and aspiration hazard to children under three years of age. WHAT TO DO: Return postage pre-paid to Chilton-Globe, Inc., 820 Buffalo Street, Manitowac, WI 54221 for a full refund. For more information, consumers may contact Chilton-Globe, Inc. at 1-800-558-7720 and ask for Department 119. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chilton-Globe, Inc., of Manitowoc, WI is voluntarily recalling toy Evenflo Mini-Nursers, model number 8075-9, marketed as a doll care set. When CPSC tested the toy Evenflo Mini Nursers in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the nipples separated from the bases of the holders posing a potential choking or aspiration hazard for children under three years of age. The caps packaged with the bottles also pose a potential choking or aspiration hazard for children under three years of age. The Evenflo Mini Nursers are a set of two clear plastic toy baby bottles. Each bottle measures 3-3/4 inches tall and one inch in diameter. The toy bottles are packaged with two pink or blue bottle caps and are sold in a cardboard-backed blister package. The label on the package reads in part: " . . . Chilton Toys Evenflo Doll Care Set . . . Made in China . . . for ages 3 and up."This recall applies only to toy nursing bottles and does not apply in any way to regular size Evenflo nursing bottles. The toy Evenflo Mini Nursers, imported by Chilton-Globe, Inc., were sold nationwide at a variety of retail stores for $1.00 to $2.00 each from the mid 1980s through December 1991. Consumers are urged to take the nursers away from children under three years of age immediately and if purchased after January 1, 1990, return the nursers, postage pre-paid, to Chilton-Globe, Inc., 820 Buffalo Street, Manitowoc, WI 54221 for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Chilton-Globe, Inc. at 1-800-558-7720 and ask for Department 119. 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 toys were identified at the Port of Chicago, IL, during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs program. Chilton-Globe, Inc. and CPSC are announcing this recall to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury associated with consumer products. 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
MAY 18, 1992 Release # 92-086 Toy Bunny Rabbits Recalled PRODUCT: 300,000 plush 14-inch stuffed bunny rabbits distributed by K.M.S. Inc. Bunnies were sold nationwide in retail stores such as Venture, Hallmark, Boscov's and Woolworth. PROBLEM: The eyes and noses may detach creating a fatal choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Return to store where purchased for a refund. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), K.M.S., Inc. of Wichita, KS, is voluntarily recalling approximately 300,000 plush bunny rabbits because their eyes and noses may separate during use creating a fatal choking hazard to young children. The stuffed bunnies are approximately 14 inches tall and are white with pink ears, feet, and nose. A tag attached to the bunnies reads in part, "Style #1011-1 Reg. No. PA.-3692 (RC)." According to the company, the stuffed bunnies were sold in retail stores such as Venture, Hallmark, Boscov's and Woolworth stores along with a number of others. Distribution of these rabbits began in January 1992 and ended in March 1992. The bunnies sold for $3.99 and up. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these plush rabbits. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous bunnies were discovered by a Hallmark employee. Consumers are urged to take the plush bunnies away from young children immediately and return them to the retail store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact K.M.S., Inc. toll- free on 1-800-752-5262, Dept. 92 or (316) 634-0441. 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 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
MAY 8, 1992 Release # 92-083 CPSC And McDonald's Notice Of Doc DeLorean Exchange PRODUCT: "Doc DeLorean Cars" distributed by McDonald's as part of its "Back to the Future" Happy Meal program. PROBLEM: Nine children removed the rear tires from the cars. WHAT TO DO: Parents who have young children who might put this toy in their mouths may exchange the car at any local McDonald's restaurant. WASHINGTON, DC --- McDonald's, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today notified its customers of the possibility of a choking hazard involving its "Doc DeLorean Car." McDonald's recently distributed this toy as part of its "Back to the Future" Happy Meal program. Because of McDonald's concern for the safety of its customers, it is voluntarily exchanging this car for a different premium. The exchange is being offered because McDonald's learned that some young children were able to remove the rear tires from the cars with their teeth. Some of these tires were found in children's mouths. There have been no injuries reported to date. Although the wheels of the car did not come off during McDonald's laboratory safety testing to CPSC standards, nine children were able to remove the rear tires. McDonald's urges parents who have young children who might put this toy in their mouths, to exchange the car at any local McDonald's restaurant. The Doc DeLorean car is a grey-blue sports car which was distributed at most McDonald's restaurants nationwide during April. More than eight million of these cars were distributed. This consumer information is being released jointly by McDonald's and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Consumers who want further information may call McDonald's Customer Relations Department at (708) 575-6198 during normal business hours
April 6, 1992 Release # 92-072 Tara Toy Corporation Recalls Sesame Street Push Power Toys PRODUCT: Tara Toy Corporation's Sesame Street Push Power action figures, item # 75110. They are Big Bird driving a red fire engine, Ernie riding on an airplane, and Cookie Monster sitting on a scooter carrying chocolate chip cookies on his back. PROBLEM: Toys may break, releasing small pieces of plastic and screws, and exposing sharp points and edges. This may pose a potential choking, laceration or puncture wound hazard to young children. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these products. WHAT TO DO: Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions may call Tara Toy Corporation at (516) 273-8810. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tara Toy Corporation of Hauppauge, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 44,000 Sesame Street Push Power action figures, Item #75110. There are three different models of these colorful plastic toys. They are: Big Bird driving a red fire engine, Ernie riding on an airplane, and Cookie Monster sitting on a scooter with a clear plastic carrier on the back that contains chocolate chip cookies. None of the characters can be removed from their vehicles. All three models have the same item number, 75110. Embossed on the under-carriage of each vehicle is the following: "CTW JHP, INC. TARA TOY CORP. MADE IN CHINA." Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these products. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. After CPSC testing, the vehicles broke, releasing small pieces of plastic and screws, exposing sharp points and edges. The wheels also separated. This violates the small parts requirements under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. These hazards may pose potential choking, laceration and puncture injuries to young children. These toy vehicles were sold nationwide from June 1991 to January 1992. Each toy sold for approximately $3.99 each. The firm reports that some of the distributors of these toys include, Boscov's, Long Island Consortium, Marbal Drug Corp., Ocean State Jobbers, Rose's Store, Shepher Distributing, Super Dollar Discount, Thrift Drug, Toys 'R Us, F.W. Woolworth, Pike Distributors, and Marc Glassman, Inc. The potentially hazardous toys were identified during a joint surveillance program conducted by CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service at the Ports of Cleveland, Ohio and Newark, New Jersey. Consumers are urged to take the Sesame Street Push Power action figures away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact the Tara Toy Corporation at (516) 273-8810. 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
March 30, 1992 Release # 92-069 Kenner Announces Repair Program On Its Colorblaster Spray Art Toy PRODUCT: The Colorblaster, model 14290, spray art design toy by Kenner Products, a division of Tonka Corporation. PROBLEM: Overtightening the locked handle can cause the plastic threads to loosen. High pressure build-up or forceful pumping of the handle may cause the handle and cap to separate from the base and strike a child. WHAT TO DO: Return to place of purchase for a full refund or call 1-800-327-8264 to receive a new pump assembly. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kenner Products, a division of Tonka Corporation, of Cincinnati, OH is announcing a voluntary repair program of its COLORBLASTER Model No. 14290 spray art design toy. The toy uses a hand pump to pressurize air in a plastic cylinder. An air brush attached to the cylinder allows children to make designs and artwork. Overtightening the locked handle can cause the plastic threads to loosen. That, combined with over-pumping the handle, may cause the handle and cap to separate from the base and strike a child. CPSC was informed of this potential hazard by Kenner Products after the company received reports of two injuries. Both injuries occurred when the pump handle blew out of the base and struck the child in the face. Approximately 292,000 COLORBLASTERS were sold between May 1991 and November 1991. The toys were distributed nationally through wholesale and retail outlets and sold for approximately $29.99 each. In the interest of children's safety, the company has decided to initiate this repair program. Only the COLORBLASTERS Model No. 14290 with L-shaped hooks underneath the handle, which are used to lock the handle to the cap, are affected. The new unit, Model No. 14290-02, which is not affected, includes modifications to prevent the removal of the assembly tube from the cylinder, and does not have L-shaped hooks on the handle. Consumers who own one of the affected toys are instructed to contact Kenner Products toll-free at 1-800-327-8264 to receive a new pump assembly or to obtain further information. Consumers may also write to: Kenner Colorblaster Repair Program, 200 Narragansett Park Drive, P.O. Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02860-0200. Consumers may also return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this repair program as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products
March 18, 1992 Release # 92-064 Blue Box Toys Inc. Recalls Activity Water Ball PRODUCT: The "Activity Water Ball" (#33012) by Blue Box Toys. It is a bright yellow plastic ball about 6 1/2" in diameter with a large tube down the middle. The tube has a magnifying glass and handle on one end and a flip-up screen on the other. Four brightly colored activities are built into the sides of the ball. PROBLEM: The ball may break during use producing small parts that could be a fatal choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take the Activity Water Balls away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. If you have questions call Blue Box Toys, Inc. at 1-800-255-8388. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Blue Box Toys Inc. of New York, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 15,000 "Activity Water Ball" toys (#33012). The product may break during use producing small parts that could be a fatal choking hazard to young children.The bright yellow plastic water ball is about 6-1/2 inches in diameter and has a large tube down the middle with a magnifying glass and handle on one end and a flip-up screen on the other end. Embossed on the screen are the words, "Blue-Box Toys, Made in Singapore." Four activities are built into the sides of the ball. One is a red paddle wheel with a decal showing two dolphins. The second is a pink circle with a blue button in the middle that can shoot water when pressed. The third is a pink retractable fish on an eleven-inch string. The last activity looks like an acquarium with five little fish and a pin wheel that can be activated by an air pressure button.The package reads in part, "Blue-Box Toys, Ages 1 Month to 24 Months, Activity Water Ball."The water balls were sold nationwide from February 1991 to December 1991. Each ball sold for approximately $10.00.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 toys were discovered by CPSC staff during routine surveillance. Consumers are urged to take the Activity Water Balls away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Blue Box Toys at (212) 255-8388.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 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
FEBRUARY 6, 1992 Release # 92-052 Batting Tee Game Recalled By Rawlings Sporting Goods WASHINGTON, DC -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company of St. Louis, MO in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is voluntarily recalling a children's sports toy called the "Batting Tee." The Batting Tee is a practice batting stand marketed for children and has a tethered ball anchored to the ground by a metal stake. The stake may pull out of the ground and strike the head or body of the players. These types of staked balls used as part of batting tee games for children have been involved in three injuries reported to CPSC by consumers. One incident involved a child who suffered a skull fracture from the metal stake of an earlier recalled batting tee, not a Rawlings tee. Approximately 16,000 Rawlings batting tee games, Model number TBK-2, have been sold by retail stores nationwide from 1987 to the present. Consumers can identify the toys by the Rawlings name imprinted in red on the white plastic home plate stand included in the game. Rawlings asks consumers to stop using the batting tee and return the metal-staked ball, cord, and tee to the retailer where purchased for a free, redesigned batting tee game. If consumers have questions about the recall, they may call Rawlings Sporting Goods at 1-800-367-3455. 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 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
January 16, 1992 Release # 92-044 Hyman Products, Inc. Recalls Jingle Bell Cat and Jingle Bell Dog Due To Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hyman Products, Inc., of Maryland Heights, MO is voluntarily recalling 700 Jingle Bell Cat plush toys, item A0534, and 50 Jingle Bell Dog plush toys, item A0533. When CPSC tested the toys in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the zipper clasp separated posing a potential choking or aspiration hazard for young children. The cat is white and the dog is tan and white in color. Both toys are 12 inches high and are wearing Santa Claus hats decorated with sprigs of holly. The cat has a green, red and gold plaid bow around its neck. The dog has a green bow around its neck. Both stuffed toys have soft plush bodies. Zippers on the backs of both toys open into small cloth-lined compartments that house voiceboxes which, when activated, play Jingle Bells with meowing for the cat and barking for the dog. The voiceboxes are battery-powered and are activated by pressing on the animals' bodies. Imprinted on the voicebox is "MADE IN TAIWAN." The Jingle Bell Cat, imported by Hyman Products, Inc. was sold nationwide to seven retail toy and gift stores from October 11, 1991 through November 1, 1991. The Jingle Bell Dog, also imported by Hyman Products, Inc., was sold nationwide to nine retail toy and gift stores from November 7, 1991, through November 15, 1991. Each toy sold for a retail price of $29.99 each. Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Hyman Products, Inc. at 1-800-800-3344 or (314) 739-1990. Neither the CPSC nor the company 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 Port of Chicago, IL, during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. The 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
JANUARY 10, 1992 Release # 92-042 North American Bear Company Recalls Two Stuffed Animals WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the North American Bear Company of Chicago, IL, is voluntarily recalling their "Cats Pajamas" and "Slugger Bear" stuffed animals. When tested by the CPSC, the cat's pajama buttons and the bear's jacket snaps separated during tension testing producing small parts that could be a fatal choking hazard to young children. The "Cats Pajamas" consist of a stuffed cat covered with gray fur, a pink nose, plastic eyes, and dressed in a pink and white striped two-piece pajama set. The cat's pajama top has a small pocket and two round white plastic buttons in the front. A tag is attached on the back of the cat that reads in part "Cat Pajamas #1162, North American Bear Co., Inc." The "Slugger Bear" comes with a wooden bat attached to the sleeve of a purple jacket with red trim. "F.A.O. Schwarz" is printed in red on the bat and on a tag attached to the bear. The brown furred bear has a red and blue cap attached to his head with a yellow rocking horse printed on the front flap. The bear is wearing a red and yellow striped body suit that cannot be removed. The cat was distributed nationwide at a retail price of approximately $24.00 and was last sold by North American Bear in March of 1991. The bear was distributed nationwide through November of 1991 and sold for approximately $40.00. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. These products were called to the Commission's attention by two consumer groups. Consumers are urged to take the cat and bear away from young children immediately. Consumers who have the cat should contact the North American Bear Company at (312) 329-0020 for instructions on returning them. The slugger bear was sold exclusively by F.A.O. Schwarz stores and should be returned to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. 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 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
DECEMBER 24, 1991 Release # 92-038 Jak Pak, Inc. Recalls Rain Or Shine Dolls WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jak Pak, Inc., of Milwaukee, WI is voluntarily recalling 6,939 Rain or Shine Dolls, model JP #0137. When CPSC tested the dolls in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the doll's movable arms separated. The arms are small parts that pose a potential choking hazard for young children. The doll is plastic with brown rooted hair, painted facial features and stands 6-1/4 inches tall. It wears a removable plastic raincoat that fastens with velcro, removable shoes and socks, and underwear that is not removable. The doll's head, arms and legs move at the main body joints. The label on the cardboard header reads in part: "Rain or Shine Doll . . . 1988 JAK PAK, INC. Milwaukee, WI 53201, Made in China . . ." The Rain or Shine Doll imported by Jak Pak, Inc. was sold nationwide at all types of retail outlets from January 1990 through December 1991 for an estimated price of $2.00 to $3.00 each. Consumers are urged to take the doll away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Jak Pak, Inc. at 1-800-526-0113. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving the dolls. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous dolls were identified at the Port of Milwaukee, WI, during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. The 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
DECEMBER 19, 1991 Release # 92-032 WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Sail Harbor of Freehold, NJ is voluntarily recalling 2,000 units of its "Wind-Up Row n Row Boat," style number 172. The toys may break during use producing small parts, some of which have sharp points. These small parts could be a fatal choking hazard or could cause puncture wounds to young children. These plastic water toys are 5-1/2 inches long and 3-1/2 inches wide with either an alligator or a hippopotamus seated in the center of each boat. The hippopotamus has a green body and a soft rubber head with painted facial features. The hippopotamus is in a boat with yellow oars, a red deck, a white bottom and a blue wind-up key. The alligator has a yellow body and a green soft rubber head with painted facial features. The alligator is in a boat with beige oars, a blue deck, a white bottom and a red wind-up key. Both have stick-on decals that resemble blue water. These water toys were sold nationwide beginning in January 1991 for approximately $3.00 each. Neither the 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 toys were identified during a joint surveillance program conducted between the CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Newark. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact The Sail Harbor at 908-431-3330. 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 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
December 11, 1991 Release # 92-031 Aprica Ride-On Toy Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Aprica Kassai U.S.A., Inc., Aneheim, CA is voluntarily recalling approximately 400 Aprica "Rockin Rollin Rider" toys (Model No. 92090) because of reports that children have fallen from the toy. Aprica reported incidents of the toy tipping over and of children falling off the toy. The Rockin Rollin Rider is a wheeled ride-on toy car that can be converted to a rocking toy or a push-walker. The toy was sold nationwide during 1991 for approximately $110-$120. The name "Aprica" appears in white lettering on both sides of the ride-on car and is molded into the bottom of the yellow plastic rocker base. Consumers who have the Rockin Rollin Rider should stop use immediately and return it to the retailer for a full refund. 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. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction
DECEMBER 5, 1991 Release # 92-027 Infant Playmats And Stuffed Skunk Toys Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), House of Lloyd, Inc., Grandview, MO is voluntarily recalling 7,200 Infant's Playmat toys and 21,000 Special Skunk stuffed animal toys. When CPSC tested the toys in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the rattle included with the Infant's Playmat broke in half, the nose on the face of the Skunk and the clear plastic suction cups attached to the legs of the Skunk separated posing a potential choking or aspiration hazard for young children. The Infant's Playmat (catalog number 3182/stock number 130189) is 32 inches wide and 36 inches long. The Playmat has a tan furry bear's face with black button eyes, a hard plastic black nose, one striped cloth ear and one dotted cloth ear with both ears trimmed in tan fur, a striped bow at the neck of the bear, a quilt stomach and four stuffed tan paws. Included with the Playmat is a rattle, a teething toy and a mirror that can be attached to one of the three paws with velcro fasteners. The fourth paw contains a squeeze toy and an applique of a house sewn on the front of the paw that has the message "TOUCH me." The label attached to the Infant's Playmat reads in part: "House of Lloyd, Inc., Stock No 130189, Infant's Play Mat, Made in Korea, House of Lloyd 1988." The Infant's Playmat imported by House of Lloyd was sold nationwide at home demonstration parties from May 1989 through December 1989 for $34.90 each. The Special Skunk stuffed animal (catalog number 4155/stock number 510052) is black and white and is seven and one-half inches high and three and one-half inches wide. The arms and legs have suction cups attached to them. The skunk also has a tail that is curled up its back and sewn to the body. The skunk's face has plastic eyes and a hard plastic nose and a message on the stomach that says GOD MADE ME SPECIAL. The label attached to the skunk reads in part: "House of Lloyd, Stock No. 510052, Special Skunk, Made in China . . ." The Special Skunk imported by House of Lloyd was sold nationwide at home demonstration parties from May 1989 through December 1989 for $11.90 each.Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return them for a full refund to: House of Lloyd, Inc., Attn: Merchandise Recall, 601 S. 291 Hwy., 5555 W. GeoSpace Dr., Independence, MO 64056. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact House of Lloyd, Inc. at (816) 966-2277. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these toys. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toys were identified at the Port of Kansas, Kansas City, MO, during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program and upon inspection of the firm. The 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
NOVEMBER 18, 1991 Release # 92-022 WASHINGTON, DC -- Mattel, Inc., El Segundo, CA, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has initiated a voluntary recall of its Disney Poppin' Sounds Pull Train Preschool toy (No. 9820). Mattel is taking this action in response to consumer calls regarding a possible choking hazard posed by small balls enclosed in a dome on the smokestack of the pull-toy train. The consumers reported that the toy broke, making the small balls accessible to children. No injuries have been reported to the firm. Although Mattel has found no product failures in safety testing conducted on 16,500 units, it is taking this action because of its commitment to safety. Approximately 400,000 Disney Poppin' Sounds Pull Trains were sold nationwide in 1990 and 1991. Mattel is offering consumers a $5.00 voucher for return of the product. Consumers may return the toys to Nancy Nelson, Mattel Consumer Affairs, 15930 East Valley Boulevard, City of Industry, CA 91744. For further information about this recall, consumers may call Mattel toll free at 1-800-233-4004. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is joining Mattel in announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public
NOVEMBER 14, 1991 Release # 92-018 Ranger International Corp. Recalls Wooden Puzzles WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ranger International Corp. of Norcross, GA is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,400 Wooden Pre-school Puzzles, #401 and Mini Wooden Puzzles, #404. The Mini Wooden Puzzle comes in four different pictorial scenes while there are six for the Pre-school Puzzle. The puzzle pegs and the clock hands of these toys can detach during use and pose a fatal choking hazard to young children. These puzzles sold for approximately $4.00 each nationwide from January 1990 to June 1991. The labeling on the packaging for these puzzles reads in part: "SUMMCO, Wooden Puzzle with Easy-Lift Knobs for Little Fingers, Ranger***". Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these products. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. These potentially hazardous puzzles were identified during a joint surveillance program conducted between the CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Atlanta, GA. Consumers are urged to take these puzzles away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Ranger International Corp. toll- free at 1-800-848-5123. 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 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction