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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.
November 4, 1991 Release # 92-015 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- LJN Toys, Ltd., New York, NY, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), recalled its World Wrestling Federation "Sling 'Em- Fling 'Em" wrestling ring toy because of potentially severe injuries should a child fall on one of the corner posts of the wrestling ring. LJN was a subsidiary of MCA, Inc. during the period of manufacture and sale of the wrestling ring. LJN, a publisher, marketer and distributor of home entertainment products, is no longer in the toy business. The Commission indicates that there were four very serious injuries which resulted when children, ranging in age from six to 10 years, fell onto one of these toys. In each case, one of the four rigid plastic corner posts penetrated the child's body cavity causing severe internal injury. LJN sold about 1.4 million toy wrestling rings between 1985 and 1989 for a retail price up to $20. The toy was promoted by featuring action figures of World Wrestling Federation (WWF) stars such as Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant. The figures were sold separately. The ring has an 18-1/2 inch square plastic base that is 3-1/2 inches high with four 9-1/2 inch long rigid blue plastic posts that snap into place at each corner. Once in place, the posts are about six inches high. Red, white, and blue elastic bands form the ropes around the ring. A decal with the WWF logo was supplied with each toy. Consumers may identify the LJN wrestling ring by looking underneath the base for these words molded into the plastic: "1985 LJN TOYS LTD. TITAN SPORTS INC. MADE IN U.S.A." To prevent additional injuries, consumers who own these wrestling ring toys are urged to remove the four rigid plastic posts immediately. Because the posts are so rigidly secured, consumers may have to break the posts to remove them. LJN Toys Ltd. is out of business and cannot be contacted.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 CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths
October 25, 1991 Release # 92-008 Power Wheels Porsche Battery-Powered Riding Automobile For Children Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kransco Power Wheels of San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling the children's Power Wheels Porsche riding automobile which is powered by a rechargeable 18-volt battery. The automobile moves forward by pressing a foot pedal and stops when the pedal is released. A spring-loaded switch beneath the pedal is depressed to activate the motor. The recalled automobiles are equipped with a stronger, 18-volt battery system which, unlike the 12-volt battery used in previous models, may cause the switch's contact points to weld together during the initial surge of electricity. If this were to happen, the motor would remain running and the vehicle would continue moving forward, unable to stop. The CPSC was informed of this potential hazard by Kransco who discovered the problem when field testing the vehicle. The Power Wheels Porsche automobiles were distributed to retailers beginning August 21, 1991. On October 11, 1991, Kransco issued a voluntary recall to retailers of all 18-volt vehicles shipped as of that date. Approximately 12,000 vehicles were sold to retailers and the company estimates that about 1,000 units were sold to consumers. The vehicles sold for approximately $359-399 each. Owners of the affected units should stop use immediately. Consumers are asked to contact the company's customer service department at 1-800-348-0751 for instructions on how to disable the vehicle. Consumers will be sent a replacement switch which can be installed at home. Consumers are also given the option of returning the unit to one of the company's 260 nationwide service centers for the repair to be completed by an authorized service center employee. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission joins Kransco in announcing this repair program as part of its mission to insure that products purchased by American consumers are safe
August 22, 1991 Release # 91-113 Sportcraft And Wilson Batting Tee Games Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- General Sportcraft Company Ltd. and Foremost, both of Bergenfield, NJ, are recalling a children's baseball practice game called the "Batting Tee." The General Sportcraft product was sold under the Sportcraft name, and the Foremost model was sold under the Wilson name. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Batting Tee being recalled consists of a ball tethered to an elastic cord that is anchored to the ground with the U- shaped metal stake. The stake may come out of the ground and hit the player's body or head. A separate stand holds the ball during use. Injuries occur when children pull on the ball or cord and the stake suddenly pulls out of the ground and toward the child. Units with a 1 1/4-inch common washer anchoring the ball directly to the base are not being recalled. The CPSC has confirmed one report that a child received a skull fracture after being struck by a stake from a Batting Tee. These sets were sold nationwide. The firm estimates that 150,000 sets were sold under the Sportcraft label since 1980, and 70,000 Foremost sets were sold under the Wilson label since 1986. Consumers can identify these products by the names "Sportcraft" or "Wilson" which appear on the base of the five sided stand. Recalled units have a U-shaped stake. Sportcraft and Foremost advise consumers to discontinue use of the product and return it to the retailer where purchased for a cash refund. Consumers may also return the product to: Batting Tee RecallGeneral Sportcraft/Foremost140 Woodbine StreetBergenfield, NJ 07621 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 occur each year with 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction
July 30, 1991 Release # 91-101 Lederer Industries Recalls Wisdom Blocks Train Set WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lederer Industries, New York, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,400 Wisdom Blocks Train Sets, model number WP262. When CPSC tested the toy in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the smoke stack, axles and car connecting pins separated from the toy. These are small parts that pose a potential choking hazard for young children. The Wisdom Blocks Train Set toy is approximately 15-1/2 inches long, and 3-1/2 inches tall. The train set consists of one natural wood engine and two natural wood cars. The engine and cars each have four free-moving wheels. Each car has three blocks that sit on pegs. Each side of the block has a letter of the alphabet with a picture and name of an object that begins with that letter. The engine has one smoke stack, one alphabet block, and a 28-1/2 inch long pull string attached under the front of the engine. The label on the box reads "Train Set, Put- Together, Wisdom Blocks, Made in China." The toy was imported by Lederer Industries in November 1988 and distributed to Consolidated Stores in February 1989. Consolidated Stores sold the toy nationwide in 1989 during the months of March, April and May at retail prices that ranged between $6.99 and $9.99 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 toy was identified during a CPSC inspection of Lederer Industries. Consumers are urged to take the toy 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 call Lederer Industries at 1-800-966-7437. 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 occur each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction
June 20, 1991 Release # 91-085 Star Sales Company Recalls Teddy Pet With Cassette WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Star Sales Company, Knoxville, TN today announced a voluntary recall of its Teddy Pet With Cassette #3851 because the bear could catch on fire due to inadequate insulation around the wires within the teddy bear. The company sold 1,015 units of the Teddy Pet With Cassette nationwide since 1986. No injuries have been reported. The Ohio State Fire Marshall's Office reported to CPSC one fire incident with this teddy bear resulting in property damage only. This item is a 12-inch tall battery-operated animated brown and white teddy bear which has moving eyes, ears and mouth and produces sounds by means of an audio tape. A tag attached to the back lists the code "HS-703." Consumers who have this Teddy Pet With Cassette should discontinue use and return it to the retail store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers may also call Star Sales Company at its toll-free number, 1-800-347-9494, for instructions on returning the product. The recall is being announced as part of CPSC's mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for product safety. Some 15,000 types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
May 30, 1991 Release # 91-079 TDT Toy Company Recalls Plastic Telephones Because Of Potential Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, DC -- TDT Toy Company of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling its toy Bear Ringing Phone #821, Clown Ringing Phone #824, and Panda Ringing Phone #825 because these toys may pose a fatal choking hazard for young children due to small parts. The plastic toy telephones, sold nationwide prior to August 1990, failed use and abuse testing conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,454 affected Bear, Clown, and Panda telephones were sold. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the CPSC. The battery operated toy phones consist of a colorful bear, clown, or panda shaped plastic figure in which a square telephone-like push button pad is mounted. Each figure has its right hand and arm extended to hold a bright red handset which is connected by a plastic cord to the base of the toy. The head of the figure moves up and down and the eyes light up when the buttons are pushed and a ringing sound is generated. Each of the figures has a bow tie as part of the head/neck design. These telephones were imported from Taiwan and distributed by TDT. The phones sold for under $7.00 each. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these toy phones. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact the TDT Toy Company at (213) 687-3547 or write TDT Toy Company, 310 Boyd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013. The potentially hazardous toys were identified during an inspection of the firm conducted as a result of previous violations. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
May 29, 1991 Release # 91-078 Nylint Corporation Recalls Thomas The Tank Engine Toys WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nylint Corporation, Rockford, IL is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,800 units of the "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Push-A-Long Train," model number 8841 and "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Shape Sorter Pull Toy," model number 8809. When CPSC tested the toys in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the gray pegs on the side rods and the red latch on the back of the engine doors separated from both the "Push-A-Long Train" and the "Shape Sorter Pull Toy" while the black hitches connecting two cars separated only from the "Push-A-Long Train." All of these pieces are small parts that could present potential choking or aspiration hazards for young children. The Push-A-Long Train consists of one Thomas the Tank Engine with two passenger cars, Annie and Clarabel. The Thomas the Tank Engine is a hard plastic blue toy which is approximately five and one-quarter inches tall, nine inches wide, and nine and one-half inches long; the body of the engine includes pictures of two engineers in the cab and has various colored components. The engine cab is a "shape sorter" with six different colored shapes (red, green, yellow, blue, white, orange). The removable black lid and the rear roof each has three holes carved in them to correspond with the shapes. A blue door with a red latch at the back of the engine provides easy access to the shapes. The Annie and Clarabel brown passenger cars stand approximately six inches tall, four and one-half inches wide, and 10 inches long; and, each car is identified by a name, either Annie or Clarabel. The label printed on the toy's box and underneath each toy reads in part "Manufactured in China Under License to Nylint Corp., Rockford, IL 61104-5491 USA." The Shape Sorter Pull Toy consists only of an engine which is identical in description to the Thomas the Tank Engine included with the Push-A-Long Train, with the exception that a five-inch red cord with a blue pull ring is attached to the front of the engine. The label printed on the toy's box and underneath the toy reads in part "Manufactured in China Under License to Nylint Corp., Rockford, IL 61104-5491 USA." The toys, imported by Nylint Corporation, were sold throughout the United States in various retail stores from January 1990 to October 1990. The trains sold for $19.99 and the shape sorters sold for $9.99 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 at the Port of Chicago during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund, or they may mail the product to Nylint Corporation, 1800 Sixteenth Ave., Rockford, IL 61101 for a full refund of the purchase price and shipping costs. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Nylint Corporation toll free at 1-800-397-8697. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
May 16, 1991 Release # 91-067 Children's Laundry Hampers May Present Severe Laceration Hazard Washington, DC -- The "Dirty Dunk" and "Dirty Dunk, Jr." children's laundry hampers manufactured by Charlico, Inc., of Dallas, TX, may present a severe laceration hazard. Both of these products consist of a laundry basket attached to a backboard in the form of a basketball hoop and basket. The Dirty Dunk is mounted to an interior door with S-shaped hooks and a mounting bracket. The Dirty Dunk, Jr. is hung on an interior door with S-shaped hooks and plastic chain. The S-shaped hooks of either product could bend when partially loaded with clothes, and permit the unit to fall from the door and hit the user, typically a child. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) learned of the problem with the laundry hampers from a consumer complaint. The CPSC is aware of three incidents resulting from Dirty Dunks separating and falling from the S-shaped hooks. A five year-old boy suffered a fractured finger and a laceration requiring seven stitches. A three year-old boy suffered a partial amputation of a finger. An adult was struck on the back of the head while removing clothes from the hamper. Approximately 120,000 Dirty Dunks with defective S-shaped (white-colored) hooks were sold between June 1988 and March 1989. Approximately 20,000 Dirty Dunk, Jrs. with defective S-shaped (white-colored) hooks were sold between June 1989 and December 1989. Charlico discontinued the use of the white-colored hooks in March 1989, and thereafter, used stronger, orange-colored hooks. Because Charlico, Inc. has recently gone out of business, it is not recalling or repairing the product. Any consumer who has a Dirty Dunk or a Dirty Dunk, Jr. with white-colored S-shaped hooks should immediately stop using the product and (1) either destroy and discard the unit, or (2) replace the white S-shaped hooks with substantially stronger S-shaped hooks. This kind of product is generally available at hardware stores. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for product safety, and is issuing this warning as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. Some 15,000 kinds of products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
April 2, 1991 Release # 91-045 Faratak, Inc. Recalls Musical Dolls Due To Potential Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Faratak, Inc., Alhambra, CA is voluntarily recalling approximately 48,000 "Musical Dolls with Rotating Head" model numbers 501A, B, C, 502A, B, C, 503A, B, C, 504A, B, C, 505A, B, C and 506A, B, C because of small parts that pose a potential choking hazard for children under three years of age. The potentially hazardous dolls were identified by CPSC during an inspection of Faratak, Inc. When CPSC tested the dolls in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the plastic button eyes separated from the dolls' heads creating small parts that pose a potential choking hazard for children under three years of age. The cloth wind-up musical dolls are in a sitting position measuring approximately seven inches tall. They are clothed in an array of colorful print dresses with brown, yellow, or white yarn hair. Their heads rotate when the wind-up key to the music box is activated to play "It's A Small World." The label located underneath the doll's dress reads in part "Faratak, Inc., Alhambra, CA, Made in China." All dolls, made under the model numbers listed above, with plastic button eyes are subject to recall. The different model numbers reflect differences in dress pattern, hair style and color although the head construction of all models is identical. The dolls, manufactured by Faratak, Inc., were sold nationwide to retail gift and specialty stores, including flower and hospital gift shops, from January 1989 to September 1990 and retail for about $20.00 each. Neither the CPSC nor Faratak, Inc. is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take the toy away from children under three years of age immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement or mail the product to Faratak, Inc. for a full refund of the purchase price and shipping costs. For more information about this recall, consumers may call 1-818-281-2424 or write Faratak, Inc. at 2620 Concord Ave., #102, Alhambra, CA 91830. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for product safety. Some 15,000 different consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
March 28, 1991 Release # 91-051 Direct Connection, Inc. Recalls Musical Dolls Due To Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Direct Connection, Inc., City of Industry, CA is voluntarily recalling approximately 500 "Musical Dolls" model numbers DC-541, DC-542, DC-543, DC-544, DC-545, DC-546, DC-547, DC-548, DC-549, DC-550, DC-551 and DC-552. When CPSC tested the dolls in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the plastic button eyes separated from the dolls' heads. These eyes are small parts that pose a potential choking hazard for young children. The cloth wind-up musical dolls stand 12 inches tall; are clothed in an array of colorful print dresses; have bendable arms and legs (the legs may be adjusted for the doll to sit); colorful yarn hair with bow to match dresses, and panties, socks, and booties; and have a rotating head movement when the wind-up key to the music box is activated to play "It's a Small World." The label located underneath the dress reads in part "Direct Connections, Inc., S. El Monte, CA, Made in Philippines." Only dolls with the plastic button eyes are subject to recall. Dolls of the same style and model numbers, but with printed eyes are not being recalled. The dolls, imported by Direct Connection, Inc., were sold nationwide through retail stores and gift shops from April 1990 to August 1990 for $25.00 each. Consumers are urged to take the toy away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund or they may mail the product to Direct Connection, Inc., 15364 E. Valley Blvd., City of Industry, CA 91746, for a full refund of the purchase price and shipping costs. For more information about this recall, consumers in California may call Direct Connection at 1-818-855-2888. A toll free number, 1-800- 582-6565, is provided for consumers outside of California. Neither Direct Connection nor the CPSC 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 by CPSC during an inspection of Direct Connection, Inc. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
March 27, 1991 Release # 91-049 U.S. Toy Company, Inc. Recalls Four Toys Because Of A Potential Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Toy Co., Inc. of Grandview, MO is voluntarily recalling four toys because small components separate from the toys and are a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. The recall of the following four toys is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These toys were originally sold throughout the country from 1988 through July 1990. Hippo Counter (#RO-1005) Imported from Taiwan, consists of a two-tone plastic body with pasted-on eyes. There are four metal wires mounted on the Hippo's back for counting beads. The wires may detach from the body of the hippo releasing the counting beads. The package reads in part: "Ages 2 and up, Toddlers learn to count from 1 to 5 by 'flipping' the easy-moving counters..." Approximately 1,000 toys sold for $4.95 each and were made in Taiwan. 9" Angel Doll (#MU69) Imported from China, consists of a soft body with a plastic head and painted on face. The hair is made of straight fine yarn with a bow at the top of the head. These dolls are dressed in a one-piece outfit which has elastic at the neck, wrists, and legs. Their hands hold a bouquet of flowers. These flowers have a plastic center which could break during use and present an aspiration hazard to children. Approximately 600 dolls sold for $2.50 and were made in China. Pull-Along Activity Loco (#HKT-7277) Imported from Hong Kong, consists of an eight and one-quarter-inch tall train engine on four red plastic wheels. The toy has nine different fun activities which include a spinning telephone dial with ringing bell, a squeaking whistle, windows with sliding mirrored shades, a funny clock face with movable hands, a colorful wheel that turns around, a spinning ball headlight, colorful counting rings, a see-through smokestack with tumbling beads and a click-click sound when moved along. This toy may break during during use releasing the tumbling beads from the see-through smokestack and exposing sharp points under the front wheels. An estimated 900 Pull-Along Activity Locos sold for approximately $14.95 each and were made in China. The package states in part "Age over 18 months." Tell By Touch (#CPX-48) Imported from Thailand, consists of a wooden board with 10 circular openings for placement of 10 matching cylinders. Each opening and each cylinder has a textured top surface ranging from soft velvet to rough sandpaper. The cylinder pieces are small enough to present a serious choking hazard to young children. Approximately 800 toys were sold for an estimated $14.95 each and were made in Thailand. This recall affects only those Tell by Touch toys that have cylinders with red painted sides purchased before January 1, 1990. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a exchange or gift certificate. Consumers with additional concerns or questions about this recall may write to U.S. Toy Co., Inc., 1227 East 119th Street, Grandview, MO 64030. These hazardous toys were identified as a result of a consumer complaint in addition to a joint surveillance program conducted between the CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Kansas City. Neither the CPSC nor the U.S. Toy Company is aware of any injuries caused by these four toys. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different kinds of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
March 22, 1991 Release # 91-056 Kellogg Company Recalls Bunny Rabbit Because Of Potential Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, DC -- Kellogg Company of Battle Creek, Michigan is voluntarily recalling 15,576 plush bunnies that were individually given to consumers on Thursday, March 14, and Friday, March 15, 1991, at a very limited number of grocery stores located in 33 states and Puerto Rico. Several bunnies have been found with broken eyes and noses which pose a potential choking hazard for young children. The bunnies were given out as part of a special in-store promotion. The stuffed bunnies are approximately 13" tall and are white with pink ears, feet, and nose. A tag attached to the back has the name, "Kellogg's". Kellogg indicated that they are recalling the bunnies because of a manufacturing defect and that they are committed to delivering high quality premiums to their consumers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) learned of this problem through a report by Kellogg Company. Consumers who were given one of these bunnies are urged to take them away from young children immediately and call Kellogg Company (in the United States 1-800-468-9004 and in Puerto Rico 1-800-848-4589) for instructions on returning the bunny postage paid and receiving an alternative plush toy. The 33 states are Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths. MEDIA INQUIRIES TO KELLOGG SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO NEIL NYBERG, (616) 961-3799
March 19, 1991 Release # 91-046 Inventory Liquidators Corp. Recalls Action Copter Happy Bird And Action Land-Cruiser Wanderer WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Inventory Liquidators Corp., Itasca, IL is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,150 pieces of the "Action Copter HAPPY BIRD" (model number 7811B) and 1,150 pieces of the "Action Land-Cruiser WANDERER" (model number 7815B) because of small parts that could pose fatal choking and aspiration hazards to young children. When the CPSC tested the toys in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, small parts such as wheels and rotor blades detached from the "Action Copter HAPPY BIRD" and small parts such as the bumper, antenna, windshield and wheels detached from the "Action Land-Cruiser WANDERER." The "Action Copter HAPPY BIRD" is a plastic wind-up toy helicopter approximately five inches long. The helicopter is brightly colored in red with white rotor blades, five "HAPPY BIRD" insignias, a pilot wearing a red cap, three wheels (two back wheels and one front wheel), and one blue turn key at the base of the helicopter. The turn key activates the wheels, rotates the blades and jiggles the pilot up and down. The toy is packaged in a cardboard blister pack labeled in part "No. 7811B, Made in China." The "Action Land-Cruiser WANDERER" is a plastic wind-up toy vehicle approximately four and one-half inches long. The vehicle is brightly colored in red with a rotating radar antenna, three "WANDERER" decals, a driver wearing a red cap, four black wheels and one blue turn key at the base of the vehicle. The turn key activates the wheels, rotates the radar antenna and jiggles the driver up and down. The toy is packaged in a cardboard blister pack labeled in part "No. 7815B, Made in China." The toys, imported by Inventory Liquidators Corp., were sold in retail stores in Illinois, Indiana, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin from May 1990 to September 1990 for approximately $1.50 each. The potentially hazardous toys were identified at the Port of Chicago during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. 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. 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 Inventory Liquidators Corp. at 1-708-250-7575 or write the firm at 1100 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL 60143. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
March 18, 1991 Release # 91-047 WASHINGTON, DC -- Chadwick-Miller, Inc. of Canton, MA voluntarily recalled approximately 14,000 Toy Soldier Train toys #96774 because various wooden components separate from the toy and are a fatal choking hazard to young children. This recall was conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The wooden train toy is a set of 30 two and one-quarter- inch painted soldiers, one unpainted steam locomotive with four red wheels, a twenty-eight inch blue pull cord, three unpainted flat bed cars with twelve pegs each for mounting the soldiers, and six blocks with multiplication signs painted in red. The set is contained in a brown cardboard box labeled, "Chadwick Set of 30 Wooden Toy Soldiers with train...Made in China." The toys were distributed nationwide from 1986 to 1989. The retail price ranged from $9.98 to $12.98 each. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent any possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children and destroy the product. As the firm is out of business, a remedy is no longer available.The hazardous toys were discovered by a CPSC employee who received gift catalogs in the mail
February 11, 1991 Release # 91-038 Musical Rocking Horse Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LTD Commodities, Inc., Bannockburn, IL has initiated a voluntary recall of approximately 4,000 "Musical Rocking Horse" toys, items "RHM-BLU" and "RHM-PNK", because of small parts that could pose a fatal choking hazard to young children. The eyes detached when the CPSC tested the rocking horses in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The potentially hazardous toys were identifed at the Port of Chicago during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs Service surveillance program. The "Musical Rocking Horse" is a stuffed toy that stands 7-1/2 inches tall and is eight inches long. The body of the rocking horse is either blue or pink cloth with white polka dots; it has two black beads for eyes and the cloth mane, tail and bridle are either blue or pink designed to contrast with the body of the rocking horse. The pink or blue plaid cloth saddle and rockers are also designed to contrast with the body of the rocking horse. Inside of the rocking horse is a music box which plays "Its A Small World" upon activation of the wind-up key located below the saddle. The label located underneath the rockers reads in part: "All New Materials, Filled with Polyester Fiber, Made in China." The plastic bag in which the toy is packaged is labeled with the item designation, "RHM-BLU" or "RHM-PNK." The toys, imported by LTD Commodities, Inc., were shipped nationwide from September 2, 1990 to September 27, 1990 for $6.95 each through mail order by LTD Commodities, Inc. 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 are urged to take the toy away from young children immediately and return it to LTD Commodities, Inc., 2800 Lakeside Drive, Bannockburn, IL 60015 for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact LTD Commodities, Inc. at (708) 295-6058 or write the firm at 2800 Lakeside Drive, Bannockburn, IL 60015. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdicition and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
September 6, 1990 Release # 90-150 Woolworth Recalls 34,000 "Pom Pom Animals" WASHINGTON, DC -- F.W. Woolworth Corporation of New York, NY is voluntarily recalling 34,000 craft "Pom Pom Pet" Assortments, Item #50303, which it first distributed nationwide in late January 1990 because of small parts that could be fatal to young children. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The feet and eye components are small parts that could detach and become a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. The craft Pom Pom Assortment consists of two-inch tall fuzzy chickens, rabbits, or ducks packaged two per plastic bag. The label on the package states "D/173 C/561 SKU 86442 Distributed by F. W. Woolworth Co. New York, N.Y. 10279 Made in Taiwan" and sold for 99 cents per bag. Consumers should take the item from young children immediately and return them to the Woolworth store where purchased for a refund. CPSC discovered these potentially hazardous toys during a joint import surveillance program with the U.S. Customs Service in New Orleans. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries or complaints involving these toy animals. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
September 6, 1990 Release # 90-149 McCrory Stores, Inc. Recalls Toy Car Because Of Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- McCrory Stores, Inc. of York, PA is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,800 "Spring N' Bounce Car" toys, items #8941 and 8941S, because of small parts which could detach and become a choking hazard to young children. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The "Spring N' Bounce" is a plastic friction powered toy car with one of several spring-supported monster head figures located in the driver's seat. Each assortment comes with individual playing features such as a clicking hammer and bouncing hood. Item #8941S also comes with a pencil sharpener. The cars are approximately four inches long and two inches wide and come in a variety of colors. When tested by the CPSC in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the car wheels, hood, windshield frame and a hammer located on one of the varieties of this toy separated from the toy posing a choking hazard. The Spring N' Bounce car was imported from China and sold nationwide between August 1, 1989 and January 5, 1990 by Bargain Time, Britts, Elmore, McCrory, H.L. Green, Kress, McClellan, T.G.andY., Silver Kittinger, Newberry Stores, G.C. Murphy and some independent variety stores. The toy cars carried a suggested retail price of $2.49 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. 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 McCrory Corporation toll-free at 1-800-284-3704. CPSC learned about the potentially hazardous toys from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group this past holiday season
New York Importer Announces Refund Program For "Funny Clown" Dressing Doll NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: July 31, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-133 New York Importer Announces Refund Program For "Funny Clown" Dressing Doll WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Brightly colored toy clown dolls, marketed as the "Funny Clown" or "Dress-Me Clown," are the subject of a safety warning/recall program by JSNY of New York, NY because they contain small parts that present a choking risk to children under the age of three. The refund program is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Over 250,000 clown dolls were sold by mail order catalogue and by retailers nationwide from 1986 to 1989 at a cost of about $5.00. Clothed primarily in red, blue and yellow, this doll has yellow string hair, a clown's cap and is about 13 inches long. It also has a snap, button, zipper, buckle and shoe laces intended to introduce children to various dressing functions. The doll may be identified by a cloth tag sewn onto the doll's cap that say: "JSNY." While the dolls were advertised and age labelled for children over age three, they may be used by children under three. The Commission has tested the dolls and found that the button, buckle and zipper are small parts that present a choking, ingestion, and aspiration hazard to children under three. To date, no injuries have been reported. Consumers owning a JSNY Funny Clown dress up doll which is being used by a child under age three should immediately take it away from the child and may arrange for a refund by phoning the company at its toll-free number, 1-800-841-1007, or its office number, 212-989-7591.
CONTACT: July 3, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-119 Artsana Of America Inc. Recalls Decoy Duck Pull Toys WASHINGTON, DC -- Artsana of America Inc. of New York, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 54,062 Decoy Duck Pull Toys because of small parts and sharp points that could pose a fatal choking hazard to young children. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). When CPSC tested the ducks in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the screw holding the wing in place separated constituting a small part and a sharp point. The 10-inch Decoy Duck with pull cord is made of hard plastic, yellow and orange in color. It has four wheels, and movable feet, wings, eyes and beak. When pulled along the toy makes a sound that is similar to a real duck's voice. Just above the duck's right wing is the name CHICCO printed in blue. The box was labeled in part: "No. 63002.0 Decoy Duck Made in ITALY." The Decoy Ducks were sold nationwide since 1987 for $10.99 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. 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 additional questions about this recall may contact Artsana of America at 1-800-336-8697
June 14, 1990 Release # 90-111 Tai Tung International, Inc. Recalls Musical Ice Cream Vans And Lovely Dolls WASHINGTON, DC -- TAI TUNG INTERNATIONAL, INC. of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling its Musical Ice Cream Vans, Model #TT-28A and Lovely Dolls, Models D13/3 and C1372 because of small parts that could break off the toys if a child drops them. These small parts could be a fatal choking hazard to young children. Some of the small parts also have sharp points that could cause puncture or laceration injuries to children. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Musical Ice Cream Car - Model TT-28A (made in China) resembles a large toy delivery van. It is bright red in color with brightly colored decals pasted on the front, sides, back, and top of the vehicle depicting ice cream treats and identifying the toy as a "Musical Ice Cream Car". In the rear of the van is a crank mechanism to wind-up a moving scene which is displayed through a clear plastic window on the driver's side of the van and the music box which plays as the van moves along the floor. The toy is also equipped with a pull cord that is stored in a compartment under the vehicle. Embossed on the bottom of the van is "1984, U.K. REG. NO. 1022370, U.S. PATENT PENDING..." The body of these plastic vehicles will break if dropped causing small parts with sharp points posing a serious choking and/or laceration hazard to young children. Approximately 48,210 Musical Ice Cream Cars have been sold nationwide for $12.00 each since May 1987. Lovely Doll - Model D13/3 (made in China) consists of three five- inch plastic female dolls with rooted nylon hair (either blond or dark brown in color) with painted-on eyes. They are wearing one- piece brightly colored fabric dresses and plain panties. The set comes with a brush and comb and is sold in a soft plastic see- through bag with fabric handle and trim. The arms of these dolls come off easily and could present a fatal choking hazard to young children.Lovely Doll - Model C1372 (made in China) consists of two dolls (one five inches and one 10-1/2 inches tall) with rooted hair. The larger doll has eyes that open and close and cries when it is tipped over. These dolls are clothed in pastel-colored one-piece fabric dresses with plain white panties and socks. The smaller doll has painted-on eyes and is clothed in a brightly colored one-piece fabric dress with plain white panties and no socks. The dolls are sold in soft plastic see-through bags with plastic carrying straps and come with a plastic comb and brush set. A tag attached to one of the dolls in the package identifies them as "Lovely Dolls" along with the model number. The arms of the small dolls come off easily and could present a fatal choking hazard to young children. Approximately 7,560 Lovely Doll Model D13/3 and 29,376 Lovely Doll Model C1372 have been sold nationwide since February 1989. Both models sold for under $3.00 each. 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. 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 additional questions about this recall may contact TAI TUNG INTERNATIONAL at (213) 680-0044. CPSC discovered these potentially hazardous toys during a routine inspection of the firm