Sweetheart Rainbow Kids Dolls (Oriental Trading) – import issue (1988)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Sweetheart Rainbow Kids dolls
Brand
Oriental Trading
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
Oriental Trading is recalling Sweetheart Rainbow Kids dolls. The hazard is: Choking. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: remedy information, UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
August 4, 1988 Release # 88-062 Rainbow Kids Dolls Recalled By Importer WASHINGTON, DC - Oriental Trading Company of Omaha, Neb., is voluntarily recalling its Sweetheart Rainbow Kids dolls because the arms and shoes can come off and present a choking hazard to young children. Neither the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission nor the Oriental Trading Company is aware of any reports of injuries involving the doll. The dolls, which are 5 1/2 inches tall, have rosy cheeks with freckles, striped caps, simple clothes and white plastic shoes. "Made in Hong Kong" is stamped on the doll's back. Some 45,000 dolls were sold nationwide between February 1986 and March 1988.Consumers should immediately take the dolls away from young children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone needing additional information may call Oriental Trading Company at 1-800-228-0475. Nebraska residents may call toll-free at 1-800-245-5749
Reported concern (CPSC)
Choking
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.
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View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026