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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.
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
CONTACT: June 4, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-104 General Toys Recalls Wind-Up Toys WASHINGTON, DC -- General Toys of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling several plastic wind-up toys: the Happy Flapping Car, Happy Tricycle Police and Thief, Cycling Bear, Naughty Bear, and the Ice Cream Van. These toys were sold nationwide prior to March 1990. The toys may pose a fatal choking hazard to young children because of small parts and a puncture wound hazard due to sharp points. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). - The Happy Flapping Car: Items #8668 and #8228 consist of a colorfully painted plastic car with a large comical cat or bear figure riding on it. Both are wearing a colored shirt and tie and a blue or white cap. The hood and trunk lids and side doors of the car open and close. The headlights are made to look like eyes, and a mouth with either white teeth and red lips or a smile with painted cheeks and a red nose pasted to the body under the front hood. The car is equipped with a bell whose striking device is a spring with a small ball on the end which comes out of the trunk area. - The Happy Tricycle Police and Thief: Item #636 consists of a painted three-wheeled motorcycle with a metal bell whose striking device is a spring with a small ball on the end which comes out of the back. Either a police officer figure or thief figure are riding the cycle. The figures have heads that resemble a dog- like animal. The police figure has a painted-on blue uniform with white gloves and the thief figure has a painted-on black outfit with black gloves. Both figures are carrying guns raised in the air with the right hand. - Cycling Bear: Item #6968 consists of a red tricycle with black tires and orange hub caps. A large blue bear sitting on the tricycle has a white snout, black eyes and nose and is wearing pink trunks. Inside a yellow basket mounted on the rear of the tricycle is a small blue bear who moves up and down as the vehicle moves forward. The tricycle is equipped with a metal bell whose striking device is a spring with a small ball on the end located in the rear of the vehicle. - Naughty Bear: Item #6976 consists of a red dinosaur-like figure with stick-on eyes, yellow arms, nose, legs and nob on the head. This figure is being ridden by a two-tone blue bear figure with a white snout, black eyes and black nose. The toy is equipped with a metal bell located in the rear above the tail. Embossed on the bottom of this toy is "PAT.NO.1039684 MADE IN CHINA". - Ice Cream Van: Item #6973 consists of a pink-colored vehicle with a bear's head coming out of the top, red boots sticking out of the sides, a swirl cone on the hood, and a plastic hamburger on a bun riding on the back of the vehicle. Embossed on the bottom of this toy is "PAT.NO.1031288 MADE IN CHINA". 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. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund, or mail them to General Toys, 516 E. 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 for a refund plus postage. For more information about this recall consumers may call General Toys at (213) 687-4929
May 10, 1990 Release # 90-095 Roman, Inc. Issues Warning To Remove Tears From Stuffed Lambs WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Roman, Inc., Roselle, IL is issuing a warning to consumers about certain stuffed lambs imported from Korea. Approximately 7,000 lambs were sold nationwide during 1989. Each stuffed lamb has a small clear plastic tear attached beneath the left eye that can be easily pulled off and ingested by children. These beige and white lambs stand 8-1/2 inches tall, have two dark glass eyes, a yellow nose, a band-aid on the left front leg and a circular pin that reads "Jesus make me new again!" The lambs sold for approximately $13 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 remove and throw away the small plastic tear. The potentially hazardous lambs were identified at the Port of Chicago during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs Service surveillance program
May 9, 1990 Release # 90-094 Toy Public Telephone Recalled By Goldwell International WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Goldwell International, Inc., Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling 13,583 Public Telephone toys because of small parts (coins and push buttons) that could pose a fatal choking hazard to young children. The plastic toy telephone, Model #WM-3922, is constructed to resemble a coin-operated pay telephone with a gold dial on the front and a receiver on the side. A coin return lever is located on the front left side. A cord is attached to the top so that the unit can be hung on a wall. In the middle of the dial is a picture of a telephone receiver and the word "HELLO." There are three coin slots at the top indicating 25, 10 and 5 cents. There are three multi-colored push buttons located in the lower front which activate a squeaker. The toy comes with plastic coins in a variety of sizes and colors. Embossed on the back of the unit are the words "MADE IN KOREA." The Public Telephones were sold nationwide since March 1989 for $9.99. The box was age labeled for children under three years. 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 may also mail the product to Goldwell International, Inc., 2433 Hunter Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021 for a refund of the purchase price plus postage. Consumers with additional questions about this recall may contact Goldwell International, Inc. at (213) 622-3734
May 9, 1990 Release # 90-092 Target Stores Recalls Trucks And Dolls Because Of Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target Stores of Minneapolis, MN is voluntarily recalling "My First Buddys Wrecker Truck," "My First Buddys Pumper Truck" and their "Potpourri Baby Doll" because of small parts that present potentially fatal choking hazards to young children. The recalled items sold nationwide in 1988 and 1989 in Target Stores are as follows:MY FIRST BUDDYS WRECKER TRUCK Amount Sold: 27,000 (approximate) Average Price: $4.99 This truck is all plastic, has an orange body with "My First Buddys" embossed on the right side and "WRECKER" printed in white on both sides in all capital letters, has yellow rails, a blue pulley on a string for towing, a moving emergency light, black tires on white wheels, and a white built-in handle with "BUDDYL" embossed on the front. The truck makes a clicking sound when rolled back and forth. The emergency light on the top of the truck separates during use and abuse testing and is a small part. MY FIRST BUDDYS PUMPER Amount Sold: 27,000 (approximate) Average Price: $4.99 This truck is all plastic, has a red body with "PUMPER" printed in white on both sides in all caps, has yellow and white fire equipment attached, and has a white built-in handle with "BUDDYL" embossed on the back and blue tires on white wheels. The truck makes a clicking sound when pushed back and forth. The yellow fire fighting nozzle on top of the truck is a small part. POTPOURRI BABY DOLLS Amount Sold: 1,497 Average Price: $2.49 The dolls stand 3-1/2 inches tall and have moveable limbs. They are wearing solid or multi-colored shorts and come with a two-inch by three-inch scented pillow made of the same fabric trimmed with lace. The dolls come with straight blonde hair and freckled faces. The arms and legs of the doll separate during use and abuse testing and are small parts. 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 Target Store headquarters at (612) 370-6000. These three potentially hazardous toys were identified at the Ports of Los Angeles and Oakland, California during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs Service surveillance program
May 8, 1990 Release # 90-091 North American Bear Company Issues Warning About Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and the New York State Attorney General's Office, North American Bear Co., Inc. of Chicago, IL is issuing a warning to purchasers of two products in their VanderBear Family line. "Alice VanderBear in High Tea Outfit" (Style #4152) and "Muffy VanderBear in Tree Trimming Outfit" (Style #7144) have accessories that may separate from their outfits and present a small parts choking hazard to young children. Before giving these plush bears to children, consumers are urged to remove the pearl necklace and buttons from the dress on Alice VanderBear, and to remove the gingerbread man from the pocket of Muffy VanderBear. Approximately 3,500 Alice VanderBears were sold nationwide from January 1, 1989 to January 31, 1990 for $62.00 each. The bear stands 18 inches tall and has soft beige fur. Alice is dressed in a pink and white print dress with a white collar and trim. She is also wearing a straw hat with black trim and a pink flower attached to the front. The three buttons on the back of her dress and the pearl necklace around her neck may detach producing small parts that could present a choking hazard to young children. Approximately 20,000 Muffy VanderBears were sold nationwide from July 1, 1989 to September 30, 1989 for $28.50 each. The bear stands 7-1/2 inches tall and has soft beige fur. Muffy is dressed in a red and white stripped long-sleeved Christmas dress with large red plastic slip-on shoes. She is also wearing a red and white apron which has a hard plastic gingerbread man in the pocket that may come loose presenting a choking hazard to children. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these plush bears. This warning is being announced to prevent the possibility of injury. CPSC learned about Alice VanderBear and Muffy VanderBear from the Empire State Consumer Association and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group this past holiday season. Consumers who have questions about this warning may contact the North American Bear Co. at (312) 329-0020
CONTACT: April 18, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-075 Henry Gordy International Recalls Eggscavators Toy Trucks WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Henry Gordy International, Plainfield, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling 40,000 Eggscavators Toy Trucks because the mixer on the cement truck may detach posing a choking hazard to young children. The product known as "Eggscavators" (Item Number 187) is a set of three plastic construction vehicles. Each set includes one of each of the following (colors may vary): - A dump truck with blue wheels, blue body and yellow dumper. - A cement truck with blue wheels, red body and yellow mixer. - A bulldozer with blue wheels, yellow body and red dumper and steering wheel. Embossed on the bottom of each vehicle are the words "MADE IN HONGKONG". The cement and dump trucks have white sticker labels on them that read "EGGScavators". Each vehicle is two inches wide and two and one-half inches long. These egg-shaped construction trucks have been sold nationwide since 1987 for under $2.00 a set. 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. These potentially hazardous toys were reported to CPSC by the Oregon State Public Interest Reseach Group
CONTACT: April 16, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-072 Easy Aces, Inc. Recalls Boo Pumpkins Because Of Dangerous Small Parts WASHINGTON, DC -- Easy Aces, Inc. of Providence, RI is recalling 40,000 Halloween novelty items called "Boo Pumpkin" because two components (a balloon and a squeaker) could become detached and pose a fatal choking hazard to young children. This recall is being announced in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The pumpkin-shaped item is approximately two inches tall. When the pumpkin is squeezed a latex balloon in the shape of a ghost pops out of the top. These Halloween toys were sold nationwide between August and November 1989 for approximately 75 cents each. The Americans for Democratic Action identified this potentially hazardous toy as part of its Holiday Toy Safety initiative. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children and return them to the retailer where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Easy Aces at (401) 272-1500. Neither the CPSC nor Easy Aces, Inc. is aware of any injuries involving this toy
March 29, 1990 Release # 90-061 Toys "R" Us, Inc. Recalls Press'n Roll Boat Because Of Potential Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toys "R" Us of Paramus, New Jersey is recalling approximately 38,000 Press'N Roll Boats because of small parts which may pose a fatal choking hazard to young children. The Press'N Roll Boat is a molded plastic multi-colored bathtub boat with moveable wheels. It is packaged in a multi- colored carton and is identified as Unimax No. 2311 and labeled in part, "Pre-School, Bath Toy, Press'N Roll Boat, Runs on Land and Water, Ages 3 and Over, Distr. by Lionel Leisure, Inc., Phila., Pa 19114, Made in China." When the CPSC tested the boats in accordance with the regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, they broke apart causing small parts to separate from the boats which could be ingested by a child. The Press'N Roll Boats were sold nationwide from 1987 through 1988 at Toys "R" Us, Inc. stores for approximately $5.99 each. Neither the CPSC nor Toys "R" Us, Inc. is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers having these bathtub boats should take them away from their children immediately and return them to the nearest Toys "R" Us, Inc. store for a refund. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Toys "R" Us, Inc. at 1-800-548-0364. These potentially hazardous toys were identified during a joint surveillance program conducted between the CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Philadelphia
MARCH 29, 1990 Release # 90-060 Toys Recalled Due To Potential Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Associated Merchandising Corporation (AMC), New York, New York is voluntarily recalling 750 "Music Maker" Elephant toys imported by the company because small parts may detach posing a potential choking hazard to young children and because of potentially excessive lead levels in the toy's paint. The toy was distributed nationwide from August to November 1989. The retail price ranged from $12.00 to $20.00 each. To date, AMC and the CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with this toy. The Music Maker toy is blue plastic in the shape of an elephant, with four musical features built into and on top of the body; a xylophone, drum, bells and ball popper. The toy contains a multi-colored, bell-like device which is attached with a smooth rivet that may detach, resulting in the potential choking hazard. In addition, the yellow paint used on the toy may contain lead in excess of 0.06 percent, the level set in CPSC regulations limiting lead content on children's articles. The toy comes in a blue box with the name "Creative Years" in the top right hand corner of the front of the box. Printing on the front of the box also states: "Style 29/555" and "For ages 6 months and up." One side of the box is labeled "1989 AMC. Distributed by AMC, New York, N.Y. 10018. Made in China." Consumers having this toy should take it away from children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers having questions about the recall should contact AMC at (212) 536-4000
March 28, 1990 Release # 90-058 Sandberg Manufacturing Company Recalls Caterpillar Pull Toys WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sandberg Manufacturing Company of Chicago, Illinois is voluntarily recalling 1,500 Caterpillar Pull Toys because the toy may break apart during use producing small pieces of plastic, some with sharp points. The balls on the ends of the antenna may also detach presenting a choking hazard to young children. The Caterpillar Pull Toy is made of green, orange, yellow, blue, and red plastic with two small balls on the end of two springs and a red pull string attached to the head. The carton was labeled in part "A Colorful Pull Toy, Jingle Bell Sound, Ages 1 to 3, Sandberg." These toys were imported from Hong Kong and sold nationwide from October 1988 to May 1989. 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 may also return their toys to Sandberg Manufacturing Company at 1959 West Fulton Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612. For more information consumers may call the Sandberg Company at (312) 226-2033. Neither the CPSC nor the Sandberg Manufacturing Company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
March 20, 1990 Release # 90-053 Riding Rabbit Wind-Up Toy Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dan Brechner and Co., Inc. of Floral Park, New York, is voluntarily recalling its "Riding Rabbit" wind-up toy because the toy may break into small parts posing a potential choking hazard to young children. The "Riding Rabbit" wind-up toy is made of yellow or pink plastic and is about six inches in height. The rabbit has a white face with an orange nose and a white stomach, and a decal of three stars and a blue cloud. When wound-up, the rabbit's head rocks while it "rides" around on what appears to be a unicycle. Approximately 5,400 of these Riding Rabbits were sold nationwide, particularly on the East Coast, from January 1988 to February 1989 for approximately $5.00 each. CPSC discovered this small part violation when a sample was collected and tested for compliance with safety requirements. Neither CPSC nor Dan Brechner and Co., Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with this toy. Consumers who have these Riding Rabbits should immediately take them away from children and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact Robert L. Follick, Esq., at (212) 233-6630
March 15, 1990 Release # 90-050 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Fisher-Price of East Aurora, N.Y., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced that it is asking consumers to modify the No. 1019 Fun Bus to eliminate a possible choking hazard. The Fun Bus, introduced in 1989, is a yellow bus with various activities, including a pop-up puppy, which is activated by rotating a roller on the front of the roof. The roller is wrapped with a thin band of decorative plastic with letters and numbers printed on it. Fisher-Price has received approximately seven reports of children chewing on the toy's roller. A few children have removed the decorative plastic band from the roller and began choking on it. This could result in a life-threatening situation for a child. Consumers owning a Fun Bus should immediately remove this plastic band by tearing it with a ball-point pen and then removing it from the roller. The band should then be discarded. Consumers with questions should contact Fisher-Price at 1-800-233-4004. Fisher-Price has sold about 160,000 of the toys nationwide. The approximate retail price is $16.99. Fisher-Price's new production of the Fun Bus does not contain a plastic band on the roller
Stuffed Animals Tag Removal Notice by TY, Inc. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: March 14, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-047 TY, Inc. Issues This Warning To Remove Plastic Tags From Stuffed Animals WASHINGTON, DC -- TY, Inc., Oakbrook, Illinois is issuing a warning to parents concerning a variety of stuffed animals the firm imported from Korea. The stuffed animals listed below have small red plastic hearts attached to them on the tail or the neck which can be easily pulled off presenting a choking hazard to children. Consumers are asked to remove and throw away the small red plastic heart-shaped tags which have a gold border and the initials "TY." These tags are attached to the following stuffed animals: Jake (Monkey) #7001A Al E. Kat (Cat) #1111 Super Fritz (Dog) #9002 Fritz (Dog) #2002 Harris (Lion) #1115 Patti (Panther) #1118 Lovie (Lamb) #8001 Petunia (Pig) #6001 These stuffed animals were sold nationwide during 1988 and 1989 for $10.00 to $20.00 each. The potentially hazardous toys were identified at the Port of Chicago during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs Service surveillance program.
CONTACT: February 14, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-036 Tots 'N Toys In Cradle Replacement Program WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Uneeda Doll Company, Inc., New York, New York has announced a replacement program for the yellow cradle in the "Tots 'N Toys in Cradle," Model No. 70620. Small parts may break off the yellow cradle resulting in a potential choking hazard. The "Tots 'N Toys in Cradle" consists of a six-inch doll in a seven-inch by 3 3/4-inch cradle. The yellow plastic cradle has one heart on each of the spindles and the inside of one of the rockers is embossed with "UNEEDA DOLL CO., INC., MCMLXXXVII, MADE IN CHINA." Approximately 161,245 "Tots 'N Toys in Cradle," Model No. 70620 were sold nationwide from 1988 to the present for approximately $4.99 each. CPSC discovered this small part violation when a sample was obtained and tested for compliance with safety requirements. CPSC Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith said, "Neither CPSC nor Uneeda Doll Company, Inc. is aware of any injuries or complaints associated with this cradle, but this replacement program is being initiated to prevent the possibility of injury." Consumers should immediately take the yellow cradle away from children and return it to Uneeda Doll Company, Inc., 269 37th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11232 or call (718)768-9200 for replacement with a pink cradle which does not present a choking hazard
CONTACT: February 14, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-038 Hayes Siren Whistles Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Hayes Specialties Corporation, Saginaw, Michigan, is voluntarily recalling approximately 553,000 "Siren Whistles" because they may pose a potential choking hazard. The whistles being recalled are solid-color cylindrical whistles each made of plastic and measuring 1 3/4-inches long. The product is embossed with "Made in Taiwan." The whistles come in any of the following colors: red, blue, pink, orange, green, and yellow, and were sold individually from a 6-dozen display box. The whistles easily break apart releasing small parts that may pose a potential choking hazard. These "Siren Whistles" were sold nationwide over the last 2 1/2 years. While neither CPSC nor Hayes Specialties Corporation is aware of any injuries associated with the whistles distributed by Hayes, CPSC is aware of a number of choking incidents with siren type whistles. CPSC became aware of the potential choking hazard posed by these "Siren Whistles" through a firm that purchased the whistles from Hayes Specialties Corporation. CPSC Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith said, "Consumers having these Siren Whistles should take them away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund of the purchase price." Consumers who have any questions about this recall may contact Hayes Specialties Corporation at 517-755-6541
Siren Whistle Toy Recalled by Mitchell Import NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: January 22, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-030 The Mitchell Import Company Recalls Siren Whistle Toy Because Of Potential Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- The Mitchell Import Company, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, is voluntarily recalling approximately 174,000 "Siren Whistle" toys because they may pose a fatal choking hazard to young children. The products being recalled consist of sets of six solid- color whistles (red, blue, pink, orange, green, and yellow) made of plastic measuring 1-3/4 inches long. The whistles break apart easily causing small parts to separate from the whistles which could be ingested by a child. The "Siren Whistles" were sold nationwide from 1988 to 1989 for about $.75 per package. While neither CPSC nor The Mitchell Company is aware of any injuries associated with the toy, this corrective action is being taken to prevent this possibility. Consumers having these "Whistle Toys" should take them away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who have any questions about this recall may contact The Mitchell Import Company, Inc. at 1-800-648-2426.
November 21, 1989 Release # 90-010 James Industries, Inc. Recalls Slinky Pull Toys WASHINGTON, DC. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), James Industries, Inc., Hollidaysburg, PA announced a voluntary recall of Slinky pull toys in the form of a train, worm, seal, frog, caterpillar, dalmation, and kitten. The company has determined that the red paint used on the eyes, tongue, and cheeks of the toys may contain lead in excess of 0.06 percent and are not in compliance with CPSC regulations limiting lead content in paint on children's articles. The pull toys all have red and white pull cords and come in two assortments: Assortment #590 Model #200 - Slinky Train - red, white and blueModel #225 - Slinky Dalmation - red, white and blackModel #310 - Slinky Caterpillar - dark green, light green, and yellow Assortment #490 Model #425 - Slinky Seal - blueModel #440 - Slinky Frog - greenModel #250 - Slinky Worm - red and yellowModel #480 - Slinky Kitten - pink and blueWhile thousands of these toys were sold nationwide in variety and chain stores since 1986, no injury reports or consumer complaints have been received by the company or CPSC. Consumers should remove these toys from their children and return them to the store where purchased for an exchange or refund. Consumers may also return their Slinky toys to James Industries, Inc., Beaver Street Extension, P.O. Box 407, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Nebraska Importer Recalls "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: November 21, 1989 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-011 Nebraska Importer Recalls "Funny Clown" Dressing Doll WASHINGTON---Brightly colored toy clown dolls, marketed as the "Dress Up Clown," are being recalled by Oriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska because they contain small parts that present a choking risk to young children. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The clown dolls, although marketed as the "Dress Up Clown," came in a package labeled "Funny Clown." They were sold by mail order catalogue and by retailers nationwide for $3.00 each between December 1988 and the present. 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, a button, a zipper, a buckle and shoe laces intended to introduce young children to various dressing functions. The clown doll may be identified by a cloth tag sewn onto the doll's cap that says: "Oriental Trading Co., Inc." When the Commission tested the clown dolls in accordance with the regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, zipper clasps, buttons and buckles came off the dolls. The Commission alleges that these small parts make the dolls banned hazardous substances because they present a choking, ingestion and aspiration hazard to children. Consumers owning the Funny Clown dress up dolls should return the dolls to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the doll from Oriental by direct mail catalogue may arrange for a refund by phoning the company at its toll-free number, 1-800-327-9678.
Puzzles, Toy Animals And Rattles Recalled By Kaybee Toy & Hobby Stores NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: November 2, 1989 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-004 Toys And Rattles Recalled By Kaybee Toy & Hobby Stores WASHINGTON, DC.-- Several toys and rattles are being recalled by KayBee Toy & Hobby Stores because of small parts which may present a choking hazard to young children and infants. The recalled items sold nationwide include the following: WOODEN PUZZLES - These puzzles come in six different styles and have either item "No. 6792" or item "No. 6793" on the front and back of the red, white, and blue box. Each box has "WOODEN PUZZLES" on the front and on all four sides and "A FUN WAY TO LEARN" on the front. On the back of the box all six styles are pictured along with the words "Made in Taiwan". These puzzles were manufactured by Lucky Star Enterprises in Taiwan and were distributed in the United States. From November 1987 to December 1988, 44,300 No. 6792 were sold and 42,200 No. 6793 were sold. All of the puzzle pieces have pegs in them which may come off presenting a choking hazard. Approximate retail price $3.99. BABY RATTLE SET - Item #7387 - This set contains three different baby rattles. One is in the form of a bird, one is a telephone receiver, and one is four small balls connected to a red plastic handle. Only the four small balls connected to a red plastic handle failed CPSC's small parts requirements. CPSC is aware of one incident where a child gagged on the nose of the bird-shaped rattle. In 1987 25,700 sets were sold and in 1988 14,300 sets were sold. Approximate retail price $3.99. SWIMMING HIPPO - This bathtub toy, Item #11744, is constructed of blue or red plastic, approximately 5" long with yellow plastic feet and a yellow duck attached to a pull string in the Hippo's mouth. The Hippo's flippers attached to the feet come off and present a small parts choking hazard. In 1988 15,300 were sold. Approximate retail price $1.99. The following items were identified by the U.S. Customs Service as potentially hazardous toys at the Port of Los Angeles, during the joint surveillance program conducted with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. DUCK CHORUS TOY PIANO - "The Piano With The Comic Choir" is manufactured by Lucky Lam International in Hong Kong. The item numbers 6302 or 7595 appear on the box. This toy has multi- colored duck heads whose mouths open when you press a key. It runs on one "C" battery. The bow ties come off and are small parts choking hazards. In 1987 11,200 pianos were sold and in 1988 37,600 were sold. Approximate retail price $9.99. BABY TWINS - This set, Item No. 3507, comes with one boy doll and one girl doll, both with vinyl heads and rooted hair. A small hair brush is included. The dolls measure 4-1/2 to 5 inches tall. The arms and legs come off and are small parts choking hazards. In 1988 6,854 units were sold. Approximate retail price $2.99. While no injuries have been reported to the company or to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, consumers who purchased any of these products should take them away from children and return them to the nearest KayBee Toy & Hobby Store for a full refund of the purchase price.