Crib Pals Play Shapes (Lucky Star) – Safety Issue (1989)

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Reason for Recall

As stated by CPSC

Crib Pals Play Shapes Toy Recalled by Toys "R" Us NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: November 1, 1989 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-005 Toys "R" Us Inc. Recalls Crib Pals Play Shapes Toy Because Of Potential Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Toys "R" Us, Inc. of Paramus, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling 15,000 Crib Pals "Play Shapes," sets because they may pose a potential choking hazard to young children because of small pieces. The set being recalled contains four plastic pieces in different shapes and colors consisting of a cone with a whistle, a cube with a mirror, a cylinder and a circle with a ball that rattles. They are packaged in a blister pack with a label "Crib Pals Play Shapes, SKN 157198, Ages 1 and up, Lucky Star Enterprises, Made in Taiwan." The product fails to meet the mandatory standard for baby rattles that is intended to prevent choking accidents to young children. These baby toys were sold nationwide during 1988 and 1989 through Toys "R" Us, Inc. stores for $2.99 per package. While neither the CPSC nor Toys "R" Us, Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with the toy, this recall is being taken to prevent the possibility. Consumers having these baby 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. directly at 1-800-548-0364.

Recommended Action

Per CPSC guidance

The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the product. Contact the manufacturer or return the product to the place of purchase.