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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.
Applause, Inc. Recalls Stuffed Toy NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 1989 Release # 89-084 Applause, Inc. Recalls Stuffed Toy Because Of Potential Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, DC. -- Applause, Inc. of Woodland Hills, CA, is voluntarily recalling a 28-inch stuffed "Sesame Street" figure, "Cookie Monster," with rattle eyes because of a potential choking hazard to young children. The stuffed toy being recalled is identified as "Cookie Monster" (Model #14087, Made in Korea) and is made of blue plush fur. The large eyes of the toy shatter easily, allowing small pellets to fall out which could be ingested by small children and cause choking. Approximately 1,908 of these stuffed toys were sold in retail stores nationwide from May, 1988 through December, 1988 for approximately $60.00 each. While neither the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) nor Applause, Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with the stuffed toy, this recall is being taken to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers having the stuffed toys should take them away from children and return them to the retail store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers who have any questions about this recall should call Applause, Inc. at 1-800-777-3998 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The U.S. Customs Service identified the potentially hazardous toys at the Port of Newark during a joint surveillance program conducted with the CPSC.
Toys "R" Us, Inc. Recalls Siren Whistle Toy NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 1989 Release # 89-081 Toys "R" Us, Inc. Recalls Siren Whistle Toy Because Of Potential Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, DC -- Toys "R" Us, Inc. of Paramus, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling 9,600 "Siren Whistle" toys because they may pose a potential choking hazard to young children. The products being recalled consist of sets of five or eight solid-color whistles (yellow, white, red, blue, orange, green, pink, and black) made of plastic measuring 1-3/4 inches long. The product is identified as "Siren Whistles", Lucky Star Enterprises, #69096 (SKNO81825) and Unique Industries, #8848 (SKNI85892), made in Taiwan. The whistles break apart easily, causing small parts to separate from the whistles which could be ingested by a child. The company discovered the problem after receiving a consumer complaint that a child sucked the metal noisemaker from the whistle into his mouth and then coughed it out. These "Siren Whistles" were sold nationwide in the first quarter of 1989 through Toys "R" Us, Inc. stores for $.89 to $.97 per package. While neither CPSC nor Toys "R" Us, Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with the toy, this corrective action is being taken to prevent the possibility. Consumers having these "Whistle Toys" should take them away from children and return them to the nearest Toys "R" Us, Inc. store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who have any questions about this recall may contact Toys "R" Us, Inc. at 1-800-548-0364.
Fire Company Toy Recalled by Larami Fire Company NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 1989 Release # 89-074 Commission Announces Larami Fire Company Recall WASHINGTON, DC -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns consumers of a hazardous toy called "Fire Company," Item No. 1134-0 imported by Larami Corporation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.- The toy contains small parts that present a choking hazard to small children. The firm imported approximately 24,000 of these toys from September 1987 to September 1988. The "Fire Company" toy consists of a small red plastic fire truck, a red hook and ladder truck with a moveable white ladder, two plastic firemen dressed in black and one plastic street railroad sign. These items were mounted on a colorful display card, and were sold at retail for approximately $1 to $2. The words "MADE IN HONG KONG" appear on the bottom of all the pieces except the street railroad sign. The display card says "Fire Company" in large red letters at the top, and 11LARAMI11 and the item number in black letters at the bottom. Plastic pieces of the toys, such as the wheels, may come off during ordinary use and could present a choking hazard to young children. Larami has recalled these toys from retailers and has asked retailers to post recall notices to inform purchasers about the recall. Consumers should either throw away these toys, or if they want a refund, they should return the toy to the store where it was purchased. U.S. customs Service identified the potentially hazardous toys at the Port of Philadelphia during the joint surveillance program conducted with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Spin Around Playhouse Recalled by Illco NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 1989 Release # 89-073 Illco Toy Company Recalls Spin Around Playhouse WASHINGTON, DC -- Illco, Toy Company (U.S.A.) Inc., New York, New York is voluntarily recalling its Model No. 8634 Disney Babies "Spin Around Playhouse." Components of this toy may separate and the resulting small parts may present a choking, aspiration or ingestion hazard. This toy consists of a house which spins around on a Lazy Susan with four different color doors, two on the front and two on the back. There are three Disney figures on top of the house. The box is labeled, "Spin Around House Disney Babies Activity Toy" and lists Illco's name. A total of 6,708 of these toys were sold nationwide in retail stores for approximately $14.00 from 1987 to 1988. Consumers should remove the product from their children's reach and return it-to the store where purchased for an exchange or refund. They may also return it to Illco Toy Co., Inc., 200 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10010.
July 20, 1989 Release # 89-070 Craft Dolls Recalled; Arms May Present Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Twelve models of dolls called Cupie Dolls and sold as home craft products since June 1982, are being voluntarily recalled by Mangelsen's of Omaha, Nebraska. Tests conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) show that the dolls' arms may come off and present a choking hazard to young children.Sold under the label, "Doll Craftin," the recalled models include: 411 Cupie Doll models 155-67, 156-07, 156-09; 5 3/411 Cupie Doll model 156-13; 4 1/211 Sitting Honey Doll model 156-63; 4 3/411 "Jill Doll" with Top Knot model 157-96; 5 1/211 Honey Bun Doll models 158-43, 158-45, 158-46; 5 1/211 Curly-One Doll models 158-69, 158-70; 4 1/211 Sitting Curly-One Doll models 158-71 through 158-76; Honey Dear Dolls models 158-77 through 158-82; and two unnamed dolls, models 156-61 and 157-97.Cupie Dolls are soft plastic unclothed baby dolls with rooted fake hair, yarn hair, or molded hair. The dolls were sold in clear plastic bags with cardboard headers labeled, "Doll Craftin" and "Made in Hong Kong" or "... Taiwan".Consumers who have the recalled Cupie Doll dolls being recalled should immediately take-them away from young children and return them to Mangelsen's, Inc., 5455 South 90th Street, Omaha, NE 68127 for a refund of the full purchase price and postage; or consumers may request the next largest size doll which has no hazardous small parts
July 17, 1989 Release # 89-068 Liquidating Corp. Issues Public Warning That "Wood Toy Puzzle Train" May Be Hazardous To Your Children WASHINGTON, DC -- Liquidating Corp., formerly B and E Sales Company, Inc. (hereinafter: Liquidating Corp.), of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, currently under Chapter 11 bankrupcy reorganization, is issuing this public notice to warn consumers about 6,800 wooden puzzle train toys, Item No. 790494.The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has determined that the trains contain small parts which may present a potential choking hazard if used by children under three years of age.Each puzzle train consists of one wooden engine car and two wooden boxcars. All three roll on red wheels. The engine has a pull cord which measures approximately 10-1/2 inches to 11 inches long. The set has brightly painted wooden triangles and cylinders which can be fitted into the wooden boxcars of the train.Although neither the CPSC nor Liquidating Corp. have received any reports of injury involving these wooden puzzle train toys, consumers should take the toys away from young children and discard them. These toys were distributed nationwide to retail toy outlets since July of 1988 and sold for approximately $5.00.The U.S. Customs Service identified the potentially hazardous puzzle train at the Part of Los Angeles, CA during the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - U.S. Customs joint surveillance program
Hardees Recalls Its Ghostblasters Toys NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 1989 Release # 89-067 Hardees Recalls Its Ghostblasters Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hardee's Food Systems, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling a promotional item called "Ghostblasters" which was distributed in the chain's 3,100 restaurants as a promotional tie-in with the Ghostbusters movie. The premium is being recalled because it contains small parts that may be swallowed by children if dislodged from the unit. Ghostblasters are noisemaking toys that come in four different colors - red, black, gray and white - and have a picture of the Ghostbusters logo on one side. The Ghostblasters are approximately 3 inches X 1 1/4 inches X 1/2 inch in size with two black rectangular buttons at one end. Each button, when pressed, causes the toy to make a different noise. Ghostblasters were distributed starting June 26th and the promotion was scheduled to end July 23rd. Approximately 2.8 million Ghostblasters were sold with a designated food purchase. Hardee's has initiated the recall after listening to its consumers. While at least 15 reports have been received of children ingesting the small batteries, neither Hardee's nor the Commission is aware of any serious injuries resulting. The company is taking immediate steps to remove all remaining Ghostblasters from its restaurants and to recall previously sold blasters. Hardee's and the CPSC advise consumers who have Ghostblasters in their homes to take them away from children under three years of age and return them to a Hardee's restaurant for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions may write Hardee's Food Systems, Inc., Public Affairs Department, P.O. Box 1619, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27802-1619 or call toll-free 1-800-346-2243. For media inquiries, call Hardee's Food Systems, Inc., Public Affairs Department at (919) 977-8519.
Seamore The Action Seahorse Bath Rings Retrofit by Century NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Retrofit kit no longer available. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued June 29, 1989; Revised August 27, 2001 Release # 89-062 Century Products Company Retrofitted 100,000 "Seamore The Action Seahorse" Bath Rings WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Century Products Company of Macedonia, Ohio voluntarily took action to retrofit approximately 100,000 "Seamore the Action Seahorse" Tub and Pool Toys, model 2772, because of a potential choking hazard. The push-nut and neck-pin located on the neck of the seahorse can be removed by a young child and swallowed. These bath rings were sold nationwide from March 1986 to December 1988 for approximately $25.00. While the CPSC is aware of one non-injury consumer complaint involving these small parts, Century Products Company has not received any reports of choking incidents by a child using a Seamore Bath Ring. The seahorse is a plastic infant seat shaped like a rocking horse. Rubber suction cups on the bottom of the seat secure the seat to the bath tub or wading pool. Water spouts out of the horse's mouth when the head is rocked. Consumers should check the manufacture date code to determine if their unit is one of the defective products. The date code is located on both the packing carton and the underside of the seat which can be seen through the three holes located on the bottom. The retrofit program is no longer available. Consumers with a defective product should discard or destroy the product. Date codes over 8812 indicate that improved neck-pin assemblies are in place and are not being retrofitted. Consumers may also write to Century Products Company at 9600 Valley View Road, Macedonia, Ohio 44056, or call the company's customer service number at 800-345-4109 for more information.
June 27, 1989 Release # 89-061 Replacement Of "On" Switch Offered For Big Wheel Battery-Operated Riding Toy WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Empire of Carolina, Inc., Tarboro, North Carolina is offering to replace the "ON" switch for approximately 39,000 battery-operated, Big Wheel-ride-on toys sold nationwide from 1986 through 1988. The "ON" switch can overheat and may burn a child's hand or may become stuck causing loss of control of the riding toy.Empire and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission are aware of five instances in which the switch overheated or burned out, and one incident in which the switch stuck in the "ON" position and the operator was unable to stop the riding toy. Two of the incidents involved minor burns from contact with the overheated switch.Battery-operated, Big Wheel toys by Empire are three-wheel, ride-on toys which come in several models: Kawasaki KLT 250 Prairie Big Wheel (item numbers 1215, 1220, and 1223) and Sweet- Tee-Nuff Big Wheel-(item number 1221). All models are decorated with decals which read either "Kawasaki" or "Sweet-Tee- Nuff." The models are also marked by decals which read "Electric Rechargeable." NOTE: Kawasaki permits the use of its name, but is not the manufacturer of the product.The "ON" switch of the riding toy is located on the handlebar and is pushed down to drive the toy. The toy should stop when the push button is released. The riding toy can travel up to five mph.Consumers should immediately discontinue using the battery- operated Big Wheel riding toy until the switch is replaced. Empire of Carolina will send a new switch and handlebar free of charge to all owners. This repair is necessary even for a previously replaced switch. owners should call Empire of Carolina toll-free at 1-800-334-5666. In North Carolina, owners should call collect: 919-823-4111. owners should have the model name and number of their toy ready when calling. Owners may also write for their new switch to: EMPIRE CAMPAIGN, c/o Empire of Carolina, Inc., P.O. Box 427, Daniel Street Extension, Tarboro, North Carolina 27886
Color In Contrast Busy Box Recalled by Playskool NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 1989 Release # 89-056 PLAYSKOOL RECALLS ITS COLOR IN CONTRAST BUSY BOX WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Playskool, Inc., of Pawtucket, RI, (a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc.) is voluntarily recalling 40,000 Color In Contrast Busy Boxes, Item No. 5388, distributed from the end of March 1989 through the beginning of May 1989. The Company has determined that the printed red logo on the product may exceed the 0.06% lead content limit established by federal law. Although there have been no reports of consumer problems or complaints,. the company decided to recall based on its own ongoing quality control process. Consumers should discontinue use of the Color 'n Contrast Busy Box and return the box to the retail store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also return them to Playskool, Inc., PO Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02862-0200, for a refund of $15.00. Retailers and distributors who presently carry this product should contact Playskool, Inc., to arrange for the disposition of the item. For further information about this Nationwide recall, consumers may call toll-free 1-800-752-9755.
June 13, 1989 Release # 89-053 "Creative Years" Blocks Toy Train Are Recalled WASHINGTON -- "Creative Years" magnetic blocks and a magnetic toy train are being recalled voluntarily by the Associated Merchandising Corporation (AMC) of New York, N.Y., because small pieces may break off the toys, resulting in potential choking hazards to young children.Two sets of "Creative Years" Magnetic Building Blocks are being recalled, a 16-piece set identified as Model 9516, and a 21-piece set, Model 9521. The blocks are made of plastic, come in various sizes and shapes of red, yellow, blue and green plastic with magnets on one or two sides. Some magnets and pieces of plastic may break off and become a choking hazard to young children.Also recalled is "Creative Years" Mini-Magnet Auto Transport Train, Style 505 which is a wood locomotive containing five wooden flat cars, that carry automobiles on top of it. The smokestack of the locomotive may detach and may present a choking hazard to young children.The toys themselves are not labeled, but the cardboard packaging carries the identification "Copyrighted and Distributed by A.M.C., New.York, N.Y., 10018." About.33,000 were sold nationally in department stores in 1987 and 1988. Neither AMC nor the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is aware of any injuries associated with the toys.Consumers should immediately take the blocks or toy train away from children and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also call AMC at 212-536-4338 for additional information about the recall
Toys "R" Us, Inc. Recalls Toot Toot Tug Boat Because Of Potential Choking Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 1989 Release # 89-048 Toys "R" Us Recalls Toot Toot Tug Boat Because Of Potential Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Toys "R" Us, Inc. of Paramus, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling a toy tug boat because it may pose a potential choking hazard to young children. The product (a pull toy with whistle) being recalled is identified as Primex/Shyf #4768 Toot Toot Tug and is made in Chile. The toy's wheels may come off easily causing a small metal rod to fall out which could possibly be ingested by a child causing a potential choking hazard. The toy's wheels are toy not considered small part hazards. The toy boats are age labeled for 18 months and up. Approximately 5,200 of these toy boats were sold nationwide from August to December 1988 through Toys "R" Us, Inc. stores for approximately $4.99. While neither the CPSC nor Toys "R" Us, Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with the toy boats, this corrective action is being taken to prevent the possibility. Consumers having these tug boat should take them away from children and return them to the nearest Toys "R" Us, Inc. store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who have any questions about this recall may contact Toys "R" Us, Inc. directly at 1-800-548-0364.
Spinning Bee Toy Recalled by Artsana Of America (Chicco) NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 1989 Release # 89-037 Artsana Of America (Chicco) Voluntarily Begins A Corrective Action On "Spinning Bee" Toy NEW YORK, N.Y. - Artsana of America has announced it is asking consumers and retailers to remove the rubber feet of their toy top, "The Spinning Bee," model - #64063. The rubber disc-like feet constitute small parts which can cause a choking, ingestion, or aspiration hazard to children. These feet, located under the blue base, have been removed by children. The spinning toy has "Chicco" embossed on a yellow collar under the knob and "Made in the USA" on the bottom, Approximately 100,000 of these toys were sold nationwide between July 1 and December 20, 1988. Consumers should remove all four rubber feet and send them to Chicco at: Artsana of America/Chicco 200 Fifth Avenue - Room 910 New York, NY 10010 Chicco, upon receipt of the feet, will issue a $3.00 gift certificate toward the purchase of another Chicco Toy. The Spinning Bee is perfectly operable without the feet, and their removal does not diminish the play value. For further information, please contact Chicco at the address above. Chicco pronounced Kee-Ko' Label says MADE IN U.S.A. Those imported from Italy are not being recalled. The four rubber feet on the bottom of the toy can come out and present a choking hazard to young children.
May 16, 1989 Release # 89-039 Lionel Leisure, Inc. Recalling Snoopy Wind-Up Train Because Of Small Parts WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Snoopy Wind-Up Train toy is being recalled by Lionel Leisure, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. because the toy breaks apart on impact, creating small parts which could cause choking in young children.The recalled toy, Model No. 711, is a 12-inch-long red and white plastic wind-up train with decorative Snoopy figures. Neither the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission nor Lionel Leisure, Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with this product.Consumers should take the toy away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.Consumers who have any questions about this recall should call Lionel Leisure directly at 215-671-3800
Franklin Sports Industries, Inc, Recalls All Of Its Lawn Darts NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 1989 Release # 89-034 Franklin Sports Industries, Inc, Recalls All Of Its Lawn Darts WASHINGTON, D. C. - Franklin Sports Industries, Inc. of Stoughton, Massachusetts, is once again voluntarily recalling its yard dart sets because the blunt metal tips may pose a risk of injury, especially to children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the sale of lawn darts on December 19, 1988; Franklin Sports is the first company to recall their dart sets and initially did so in the fall of 1988. The Franklin yard darts were sold separately as Model #3210 Yard Dart Set and as part of combination sets as Model #3283 Three Game Combination Set, Model #3284 Three Game Combination Set and Model #3287 Five Game Combination Set. Each of these sets contained four yard darts, 12 1/2 inches long with a 1 3/4 inch blunt metal tip. Each dart has one aerodynamic fin with three wings. Consumers that have these yard darts should stop using the darts immediately and return just the four darts directly to: Yard Dart Recall, Franklin Sports Industries, Inc., Parkway, Stoughton, MA 02072. Consumers will receive $5.00 directly from Franklin Sports Industries, Inc. for the return of the four yard darts. To identify yard darts made by Franklin, consumers should check for the permanently embossed FRANKLIN logo and the warning "ADULT GAME NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDRENS USE" which appears on two of the wings. Only yard darts with both identifying marks should be returned. Consumers requiring additional information may call Franklin Sports at 1-800-225-8679; Massachusetts residents should call 1-617-344-1111.
March 14, 1989 Release # 89-019 "Cutie Pie" Dolls Recalled For Potential Choking Hazards WASHINGTON -- Largo Toys of New York is voluntarily recalling all models of "Cutie Pie" dolls because the arms can be pulled off and may present choking hazards to young children.Sold singly and in combination with doll clothing and nursery equipment, the "Cutie Pie" dolls all measure five-and-a-quarter inches tall, and have either brown or white soft plastic bodies and blond, black or brown hair. Doll-size high chairs, strollers, cribs, rocking horse and bathtubs of blue, pink and white plastic were sold in combination with the doll. The bathtubs and high chairs contain small parts that may also pose potential choking hazards for young children.All "Cutie Pie" dolls carry the label "Largo Toys, New York 20222" imprinted on the back of the head and some have "Made in China" imprinted on the back of the body Model numbers which were printed only on the packaging 86196, 86201, 86203, 86205, 86207 86209, 86210, 86211, 86214 and 86691.In 1988, approximately 30,000 "Cutie Pie" dolls were sold in retail stores nationwide for $5 to $15. No injuries involving the dolls have been reported to the firms or to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.Consumers having "Cutie Pie" dolls should immediately take them away from young children and return the doll and accessories to the store where purchased for a refund of the full purchase price.U.S. Customs Service identified the potentially hazardous toys at the Port of Baltimore during "Operation Toyland," the joint surveillance program conducted with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
February 28, 1989 Release # 89-018 Choking Hazard Leads To Recall Of 2 Dolls WASHINGTON -- "Learn and Play Pal" and "Soft Sisters" dolls, which were sold nationwide last year in toy, chain and drug stores, are being recalled by Lovee Doll Company of Brooklyn, N.Y. in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The buttons or a buckle on the clothing of the dolls could come off and present a choking hazard to young children.Standing 16 inches tall, "Learn and Play Pals" #41215 and 09-41215 are soft-filled dolls with brown or white faces and red or brown hair. They are dressed in a multi-striped shirt and blue overalls with a button, buckle, snap, zipper and shoelace attached, so children can learn how to use the items."Soft Sisters" #35350 are baby dolls, 12 inches tall, with soft bodies, plastic faces, curly hair and black or white skin color. One doll comes dressed in overalls with straps which are attached in front by two half-inch buttons.According to the company, about 8,000 dolls distributed for sale in 1987. The Lovee label appears only on the package and not on the dolls.Consumers having any of the dolls with buttons or buckles on the clothing should immediately remove the buttons and buckles or take the dolls away from young children and return the dolls to the store where purchased for a refund of the full purchase price.U. S. Customs Service identified the potentially hazardous dolls imported from Hong Kong at the Port of Newark, N.J. during "Operation Toyland," a joint surveillance program with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Choking Hazard Prompts Rite-Aide Doll Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 1989 Release # 89-011 Choking Hazard Prompts Rite-Aide Doll Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rite-Aide Corporation, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is voluntarily recalling "L'il Bonnie'n Beth" Style No. 303 which are dolls (white or black) seated in a pull-toy car. Some of the dolls' arms and legs can come off and may cause choking in young children. The "L'il Bonnie" dolls are seven inches tall and the "Beth" dolls are four inches tall. They are dressed in bright red, blue and yellow cotton clothes and have brown or blond hair. The Pull-toy automobile is made of blue or purple plastic with yellow wheels and is nine inches long. The label "LOVEE" is imprinted on each wheel and front and back license plates. The dolls were imported from Hong Kong by Lovee Doll Company and approximately 1,000 dolls were sold in Rite-Aide stores for about $5.00 in late summer of 1988. Consumers should take the dolls away from young children immediately and return them to the nearest Rite-Aide store for a full refund of the purchase price. U.S. Customs Services identified the potentially hazardous toys at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland during "Operation Toyland," a joint surveillance program with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
February 2, 1989 Release # 89-012 Toy Fire Boat Recalled By Target Stores WASHINGTON--Target Stores, Minneapolis, Minnesota in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is voluntarily recalling a pre-school toy called "Press'n Roll Boat" because the smokestack of the boat can break off and may cause choking in young children. The toys were sold in Target Stores nationwide last fall. The Press'n Roll Boat, model #2311, is a white, red and blue plastic fire boat with a fireman pilot. Pressing the fireman figure down causes blue paddle wheels on both sides and small wheels on the bottom to propel the boat through water or on land. Approximately 1300 of the boats were sold for $4.99 each. Consumers should take the toy boat away from young children immediately and return it to the nearest Target Store for a refund of the full purchase price. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) or Target Stores is not aware of any injuries associated with the toy.The U.S. Customs Service identified the potentially hazardous toy at the Port of Los Angeles during "Operation Toyland," a joint surveillance program with the CPSC
Toy Kitchen Is Recalled; Parts May Cause Choking NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 1989 Release # 89-009 Toy Kitchen Is Recalled; Parts May Cause Choking WASHINGTON -- Amloid Company of Saddle Brook, NJ, is voluntarily recalling some 75,000 "Cook N Clean Kitchen" toys because small plastic parts may come off the toy and could pose a choking hazard to young children. Packaged in a yellow plastic, fold-up carrying case, "Cook N Clean Kitchen" is a toy kitchen for pre-school children. The toy kitchen includes a stove, sink, cupboard, pots, pans, utensils and placemats made of blue, red and yellow plastic. The temperature control knob on the stove and small red pegs on the back of the toy may come off and could present a choking hazard. Imported from Mexico, the toys were sold nationwide since April 1987 for about $6 to $8. Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund of the full purchase price. The U.S. Customs Service identified the potentially hazardous toy at the Port of Laredo, Texas during "Operation Toyland," a joint surveillance program with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.