Busy Poppin' Pals Toy (Playskool) – Potential Safety Issue (2000)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Sesame Street Busy Poppin' Pals toys
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Sesame Street Busy Poppin' Pals toys. The hazard is: Small springs inside these toys can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young chi. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
Playskool's Sesame Street Busy Poppin' Pals toy is a 13-inch long white plastic toy with blue, yellow and green buttons, levers and knobs of various shapes that, when activated, make Sesame Street characters pop up from under the toy's base. The characters -- Elmo, Ernie, Big Bird, Bert, and Cookie Monster -- are hidden under corresponding blue, yellow or green lids that have the numbers one through five imprinted on top. The toy has a white carry handle and features the Playskool and Sesame Street logos on the front. The model number, "5446," "MADE IN CHINA" and "C-023B" are imprinted on the bottom of the toy. Busy Poppin' Pals toys with model 6205 have different springs and are not part of this recall. Any Busy Poppin' Pals toys that have "Made in Mexico" imprinted on the toy's bottom are not part of this recall.
Reported concern (CPSC)
Small springs inside these toys can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playskool to get information about how to receive a free redesigned replacement toy.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026