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All product recalls affecting Puerto Rico.
Includes nationwide recalls (tagged “Nationwide”) and recalls with Puerto Rico in the distribution area.
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
Eyes And Nose Are Choking-Hazards On Koala Bear Fur Banks NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 1989 Release # 89-015 Eyes And Nose Are Choking-Hazards On Koala Bear Fur Banks WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Koala Bear Fur Banks, distributed at carnivals and fairs in the northeastern United States during the summer of 1988, have small parts which may present serious choking hazards to young children. The yellow plastic eyes and black plastic noses of the bears can be pulled oft and may be ingested or choked on. The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the distributor, ACE Novelty Company, Bellevue, Washington advise consumers to: 1) destroy the banks, or 2) remove and destroy both the eyes and the nose. The novelty banks are six inch tall koala bears covered with black, brown, grey or green fur and are molded in a sitting position. On the chest is a paper label which reads: "I AM A BANK." A coin slot is hidden in the fur on the back of the bear's head. The Koala Fur Banks, imported from Korea, were identified by U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Seattle, Washington during "Operation Toyland,11 a joint surveillance program conducted with CPSC.
Blue Box Crib Toy Recalled NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 1989 Release # 89-017 Blue Box Crib Toy Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. Blue Box, New York, N.Y. is voluntarily recalling approximately 30,000 Blue-Box crib gyms because of a potential strangulation hazard to infants. crib toys were sold in Toys R Us stores. The majority of these The Blue-Box Crib Gyn distributed nationally in 1987 and 1988 for about $8, consists of a blue plastic bar approximately 15 inches long with several infant toys suspended from it Yellow straps at each end allow the toy to be attached to a crib or playpen rail. The words "Blue-Box" and "Made in Singapore" are molded on the plastic bar. While no strangulations or injuries have been reported, Blue-Box is recalling this toy because consumers may leave the toy in the crib longer than is considered safe. In particular, the package is labeled as appropriate for children "ages 3 months and up," but does not caution consumers to remove the product from the crib when the infant begins to push up on hands and knees or reaches five months of age. Also, the package does not contain information about the risk if the toy is not removed. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, five-month-old infants can pull themselves up to a hanging crib toy and may become entangled or fall forward over it, possibly strangling. In addition, because the toy is not labeled to advise consumers that it wi I not fit a standard full-size crib, consumers may attach strings or ribbons to the toy for use in a full-size crib. The addition of strings or ribbons could increase the risk of strangulation. Consumers with the Blue-Box crib gym should return it to the retailer for a refund of the purchase price.
February 13, 1989 Release # 89-013 Potential Strangulation Risk Prompts Toys R Us To Recall Crib Toy WASHINGTON -- Toys R Us of Paramus, N.J., is voluntarily recalling approximately 800 "Curiosity Snail" crib toys. These toys have a looped cord with a teether attached to its body long enough to fit over an infant's head and present a potential risk of strangulation.When rolled up, the soft, yellow fabric toy is shaped like a snail and may be used as a stuffed animal toy. When unrolled and attached to a crib rail, "Curiosity Snail" becomes an activity toy with plastic rings, a mirror, a peek-a-boo feature, and the teether. A label attached to the toy reads "Softee Learners. Made in China." Care instructions are found on the reverse side of the label."Curiosity Snail" was sold nationally for about $14 in Toys R Us stores this year.While no strangulations or injuries have been reported, the company is recalling the toy in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission because of the possibility of injury to young children. Consumers should take the toy away from children and return it to the nearest Toys R Us store for a refund of the purchase price
Franklin Sports Recalls Baseball, Soccer Training Sets NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 1989 Release # 89-014 Franklin Sports Recalls Baseball, Soccer Training Sets WASHINGTON -- Baseball and Soccer Trainer products which use either a metal stake or a metal spike to anchor the product to the ground are being voluntarily recalled by Franklin Sports Industries, Inc. of Stoughton, Mass., because they may pose a risk of injury if improperly used. The firm has had two reports of children being struck by the stake during unusual use. In voluntary cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Franklin Sports is recalling baseball training products described as Model #1595 - Batting Tee with Return Ball Trainer; Model #1597 - Return Ball Trainer; and Model #1598 Complete Teeball Set. Sold under the "Mike Schmidt" brand name, each baseball training product consisted, in part, of a three-inch rubber baseball labeled: "FRANKLIN POWER HIT RETURN BALL 1358 TAIWAN." The baseball is connected to an elastic string and was accompanied by an 8 1/2 inch metal ground stake. Also being recalled is Model #1758 - Return Kick Soccer Skill Trainer. This set, which was sold without a soccer ball, included a soccer ball net connected to an elastic string accompanied by a 10 1/2 inch metal ground spike. Consumers who have these items are asked to stop using them immediately and return only the stake/cord/ball or spike directly to : Stake Recall, Franklin Sports Industries, Inc., 17 Campanelli Parkway, Stoughton, Mass. 02072. For additional information, consumers may call Franklin Sports toll-free at 1-800-225-8647; Massachusetts residents may call 1-617-344-1111. Consumers will receive $5.00 from Franklin Sports for the returned items.
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.
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
February 2, 1989 Release # 89-008 Toro Recalls Rear Engine Riding Mowers WASHINGTON - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that it has reached an agreement with the Toro Company, Minneapolis, MN, whereby rear engine riding mowers manufactured by Toro between 1972 and 1979 are being recalled. Toro has learned that there is a possibility that, after starting the mower with the auxiliary rope starter, which is located under the hinged rear body/seat, the user can fall or sit on the rotating starter cup. In addition to the recall program, Toro has also agreed to pay the CPSC a civil penalty of $75,000 in settlement of allegations of the Commission staff which are denied by the company that the company violated the defect reporting requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act, with regard to the riding mowers. The company has found that there is a possibility that the 1973 mowers can be started in gear if the shift linkage is not properly adjusted, and that 1972-1976 mowers can be accidentally kicked or bumped into gear. Severe laceration injuries to the buttocks have occurred when, after starting the engine, the user climbed on the mower and fell, or simply sat, on the exposed rotating starter cup while the seat was still raised. In cooperation with the CPSC, Toro is offering to install a recoil version of the auxiliary starter at no charge. Consumers should contact their local Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to arrange for this service. In addition, Toro is offering to inspect and/or adjust the shift linkage on the 1973 riding mowers.Toro has sent notices to some 19,000 registered owners of the 1974-1979 mowers and has posted notices of this recall program in dealer's showrooms. Consumers who own one of these mowers, but have not received notice, should contact their nearest Toro Service dealer or call Toro toll-free at 1-800-444-8676. The rear engine riding mowers involved in this program can be identified by the following numbers which are located on the engine base plate to the left of the engine: Model Serial Range 56575560255603056027560335604456044 200001-299999300001-399999300001-399999400001-599999400001-599999600001-7999998000001-9999999 The Toro Company can be reached by calling the toll free number between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm, Central Time or by writing to the Consumer Service Department -- The Toro Company, 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420
Choking Hazard Prompts Recall Of Flower Rattle 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 # 89-010 Choking Hazard Prompts Recall Of Flower Rattle WASHINGTON, D. C. -- A plastic flower-shaped baby rattle is being voluntarily recalled by M. Adler's Son, Inc., Brooklyn, New York, because the rattle may break and the pieces may pose a choking hazard to infants and young children. The Flower Rattle No. M6588 is six inches long and made of white plastic with circles an both ends. Inside of one circle is a blue, pink or yellow "flower" with colored beads inside its petals. The rattles were manufactured in China and 93,000 were sold nationwide from October 1987 to October 1988. Consumers should immediately take the flower rattle away from infants and return the product to the retailer where purchased for a full-refund. Consumers may also contact M. Adler's Son, Inc., at 1-800-221-6974 for additional information. The U.S. Custom Service identified the hazardous rattles at the Port of Oakland, California during "Operation Toyland," a joint import surveillance program with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Holiday Brass Candle Lamp Recalled By Bradlees NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 1989 Release # 89-006 Holiday Brass Candle Lamp Recalled By Discount Firm WASHINGTON---Some 320,000 imported electric brass candle lamps sold during last year's Christmas shopping season by Bradlees Department Stores are being voluntarily recalled by the Braintree, Mass., discount chain because of a potential electrocution hazard, shocks with the lamp. Recalled is the style #95062 brass candle lamp which sold for $4.99 at Bradlees east coast stores from Maine to North Carolina. Lamps were manufactured by Kobiiz in Taiwan. Consumers should retrieve the lamps from their Christmas holiday decorations and return them to the nearest Bradlees store for a full refund of the purchase price. For additional information, consumers may call Bradlees Consumer Affairs at 1-617-770-5377.
January 13, 1989 Release # 89-004 Customs' Seizure Leads To Recall Of Toy Rattles WASHINGTON--Some 3,000 baby rattles imported from China being recalled voluntarily by Stahlwood Toy Manufacturing Company of Maspeth, N.Y., because spheres at both ends may break into pieces which present a potential choking hazard to young children.The U.S. Customs Service identified the potentially hazardous rattle at the Port of New York during "Operation Toyland," a joint surveillance program conducted earlier this year with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The "Klick-Klack Rattle" is a 6 1/2-inch long, plastic barbell-shaped rattle. Five plastic rings of different colors, bearing the imprint of "Stahlwood Toy N.Y., of the rattle. Sold nationwide since 1983, the rattle was packaged in a clear plastic bag with a cardboard label stating "YOUNG TIMES KLICK-KLACK RATTLE," and "Made in China." Neither CPSC nor the manufacturer is aware of any injuries associated with this product. Consumers should immediately take the rattle away from infants and return it to the store where purchased for a refund of the full purchase price. This rattle may also be returned to Stahlwood Toy Manufacturing Company, 58-30 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, N.Y. 11378 for a full refund
Craft Dolls And Rattles Recalled For Possible Choking Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 1989 Release # 89-003 Craft Dolls And Rattles Recalled For Possible Choking Hazards FOR RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. Six dolls and five rattles are voluntarily being recalled by M. Ginsburg & Co. of Chicago, Illinois, because of possible choking hazards to infants and young children. Sold in craft stores, the dolls and rattles were marketed as decorations. The six dolls are: 3-1/21" Doll #5219; 6-1/2" Baby Doll #5386; 3-1/21" Crawling Baby Doll #5602; 3-1/21" Sitting Baby Doll #5603; 6" Dressed Doll with Crystal Eyes #5613; 5" Sitting Doll with Yarn Hair in Yellow' Pink, Red, Blue, or Rust #5406. These dolls are being recalled because the arms and/or heads can be pulled off and choked on by a young child. The five rattles are: Plastic Clothespin #6599, a 4-1/211 pink or blue clothespin with a painted-on face and cloth ribbon; Plastic Spoon #6600, a 4-1/2" pink or blue spoon with a painted- on face and cloth ribbon; Plastic Safety Pin #6601, a 4-1/211 pink or blue safety pin with cloth ribbon; Plastic Telephone #6638, a 4-1/2" pink or blue telephone receiver with a cloth ribbon; and Plastic Rattle #6640, a 2-1/2" pink ball with blue handle or a blue ball with pink handle. These rattles are small enough to fit into an infant's mouth, and long enough to reach the back of the throat and cause choking. Consumers who purchased these dolls and rattles should immediately take them away from young children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price. For additional information, you may call M. Ginsburg & Co. at 1-800-621-3681.
Coleman Offers Repair Kit For Powermate Generator NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 1989 Release # 89-001 Coleman Offers Repair Kit For Powermate Generator WASHINGTON -- Repair kits for some 1700 Powermate Model PM 3000 electric generators sold over the past five years are being offered by Coleman Powermate, Inc. of Kearney, Nebraska to correct a possible fuel line leak which could trigger a fire. In the voluntary recall undertaken in cooperation with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Coleman Powermate said that vibration from use of the generator can cause the fuel hose to rub against the edge of the engine shroud. If the fuel line ruptures, gasoline will spill and could cause a fire. The firm has received two reports of fuel line rupture, neither of which resulted in fire or personal injury. Coleman Powermate, which is the successor company to Ag-Tronic, Inc., said suspect Model PM 3000 generators were manufactured between December 1983 and September 1988. Model PM 3000 generators bearing serial number 193180 and higher have been corrected at the factory and do not pose the safety problem. Consumers with Model PM 3000 electric generators will receive a repair kit with step-by-step instructions for replacing the existing fuel line hose and engine shroud with a new fuel hose and newly designed engine shroud which will correct the problem. Consumers should call the company at 1-800-445-1805 for a free repair kit or write Coleman Powermate, Inc., 125 Airport Road, Kearney, Nebraska 68848.
Child Enclosures Recalled by Several Companies NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 28, 1988 Release # 88-117 New Infant Strangulation Prompts Second Recall Of Child Enclosures WASHINGTON--Another infant strangulation in Pennsylvania involving an expandable wooden enclosure has prompted the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a second recall notice for old accordion style enclosures which have been involved in at least seventeen incidents resulting in four deaths. Noting that many thousands of the enclosures have not been returned to manufacturers and are still being used, CPSC said, consumers should immediately remove, collapse and store enclosures pending return of the product. First announced in May, 1986 as part of a consent agreement between CPSC and six manufacturers, the recalled enclosures were manufactured by Memline Corporation (under the name-Nu-Line Industries); WBI, Inc., (formerly Worldsbest Industries, Inc.); Paris Manufacturing Corporation; North States Industries; Mapes Industries, Inc.; and Creative Playthings (enclosures were last sold by the firm in 1974 and is not affiliated with Creative Playthings, Ltd., of Framingham, Massachusetts). CPSC said toddlers between 10 and 24 months of age are at the greatest risk because they can climb on the enclosure, and may slip and catch their the top of the enclosure. ead or neck in the V-shaped openings at They may also attempt to crawl through and become entrapped in the diamond-shaped openings in the middle of the enclosure. The angles of the V-shaped openings are narrow enough to entrap the head or neck of a child. For instructions on returning the enclosures, consumers should call Nu-Line Industries toll-free at 1-800-558-7300; Nu-Line is coordinating the recall for all manufacturers. As an incentive to return the enclosure, consumers will receive a $10 cash refund or a $15 coupon which may be used toward the purchase of any product manufactured by Nu-Line industries, Paris Manufacturing Corporation, or Northstates Industries, Inc.
Cool Flute and Binoculars Recalled by Kellogg NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 28, 1988 Release # 88-118 Kellogg Company Voluntarily Recalls Two Toy Premiums BATTLE CREEK, MICH. -- In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kellogg Company announced today that it is voluntarily recalling two promotional toys, "Cool Flute" and "Binoculars," packaged in some of its products because they fail to comply with CPSC's small parts regulations. Approximately 30 million of these items were distributed nationally beginning in the spring of 1988. Kellogg Company and the CPSC share a concern that when subjected to use and abuse testing these premiums may break into small parts and pose a potential choking hazard to children under three years of age. The "Cool Flute" is a plastic musical toy with two plastic tubes connected to a mouthpiece. Only the "Cool Flute" found in Corn POPS cereal is affected by this recall. "Cool Flute" toys found in other products are not subject to this action. While Kellogg has received no complaints of injuries related to children playing with a "Cool Flute," one choking incident, which did not result in serious injury, was reported to the CPSC. The "Binoculars" consist of two plastic lenses with a cardboard holder. "Binoculars" are distributed in marked boxes of FRUITY MARSHMALLOW KRISPIES, COCOA KRISPIES, and RICE KRISPIES, and the family size 12 count POP TARTS toaster pastries. No complaints of injuries involving playing with the "Binoculars" have been reported. Kellogg Company and the CPSC also want to inform consumers who have a "Cool Flute" (from Corn POPS only) or "Binoculars" in their homes to take them away from children under three years of age and discard them, or return the toy to Kellogg Company for reimbursement. If reimbursement is desired, consumers may send either toy to Kellogg Company, P.O. Box 3599, Battle Creek, MI 49016. Consumers with any questions may call Kellogg Company Consumer Affairs department collect at (616) 961-2277 or 616 961-2278. For media inquiries, call George Franklin at (616) 961-3799.
December 28, 1988 Release # 88-116 CPSC Wants "Monster" Ride Inspected For Defects Washington, D.C. -- After a preliminary investigation of an amusement park accident that killed one person and injured at least six others at the Broward County, Florida Fair in November 1988, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has asked owners and operators of all "Monster" amusement rides nationwide to undertake immediate metallurgical inspections of the ride to protect the public.According to the Commission, the Hallendale, Florida accident occurred when one of six sweeps of the ride broke, causing four cars at the end of the ride's arm to fall to the ground. The ride was operated by the James Strates Shows of Orlando, Florida and was manufactured by the Eyerly Aircraft Company of Salem, Oregon. Eyerly no lonqer makes amusement rides.CPSC said a 1982 safety bulletin issued by Eyerly Aircraft company emphasized that the sweeps of the "Monster" need to be thoroughly examined visually and with non-destructive test methods to identify cracking of critical structural areas. Such testing methods include magnetic particle technique, ultrasonic measurements, and dye-penetrant inspection. A preliminary investigation indicates that a crack in one of the sweeps may have caused the Florida accident. There was no indication, however, that the crack had been painted over.Although the agency has no jurisdiction over permanent amusement rides, the inspection notice will be supplied to both permanent and mobile "Monster" ride owners. The CPSC said it was sending copies of the inspection plan to all identified "Monster" ride owners in an effort to ensure total ride safety.The Commission staff said it was also asking state amusement ride inspectors to assist in implementing the inspection program. Presently, 32 states regulate amusement rides in one form or another.<br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size:small; line-height: normal;" />The Commission's investigation of the Florida accident is continuing. Meanwhile it will monitor inspections by the owners of the rides and take additional action as warranted. Rides similar to the Monster while not affected by this inspection program are also under review by the Commission staff
Imported Toys Recalled by Lil' Mort Sales NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 1988 Release # 88-114 Choking Hazards Prompt Recall Of Imported Toys WASHINGTON-- Lil Mort Sales of Chicago, Illinois is voluntarily recalling six small wind-up toys and klacker balls because they pose potential hazards to young children consumers. Sold nationwide during the last two years for less than the six wind-up toys include Funny Action planes trains, helicopters, and Busy Animals turtles and frogs. The Stretch Tail Pup brown-and-white plastic dog's tail is attached to the wheels. The dog's tail is attached to a pull-action string which activates the wheels. The dog's ears may separate from the toy and could present a choking hazard pull-action string which activates may separate from the toy young children. The Whistling Funny Action Toys are multi-colored plastic wind-up airplanes, helicopters and train engines measuring three, inches long. The toys are propellers and wind-up key choking hazard to young children. Busy Animals are wind-up frogs and turtles standing five inches tall and made of green, orange and yellow plastic. The arms and wind-up key may dislodge from the frog; the turtle's feet may also break off and present choking hazards to young children. Imported from Taiwan, the Klacker Balls consist of two one-and-one-third-inch, colored, solid plastic balls attached to both ends of a braided cotton-nylon cord. Klacker balls are banned because the balls may separate from the string and could cause injury to users or bystanders. Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and destroy the toys or return them to the store of purchase for a full refund Sales at 312-545-4141 for Consumers may also call Lil Mort information about the product recall.
Race Cars, Jetplanes & Speedcycles Recalled by Acme Premium Supply NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 1988 Release # 88-113 Acme Premium Supply Corp. Recalls Plastic Racing Cars, Jetplanes and Speedcycles WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Acme Premium Supply-Corp. of St. Louis, Missouri today announced the voluntary recall of Plastic Racing Cars item C805, Plastic Jetplanes item C822 and Plastic Speedcycle item C900 which were distributed as prizes at carnivals and fairs. Each item is contained in a package indicating that it is not recommended for children under three years of age. On all three toys, the small wheels may present a potential choking hazard for young children. The U.S. Customs Service identified the potentially hazardous toys at the Port of Seattle during "Operation Toyland," a joint surveillance program with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The carnival toys are made of light, bendable plastic in The "Supersonic Jetplane" and the "Speedcycle" are 4 3/4" long, and the "Racinq Car" is 3" long. The small, black wheels an the toys, which measure 1/2" to 3/4", are single or double wheels on an axle, which snap into slots on the underside of the toys. Although the CPSC and Acme Premium Supply Corp. have not received reports of any injuries involving these plastic toys, consumers should take the toys away from young children and discard them. Approximately 22,000 of these toys were imported from Hong Kong and distributed to the amusement industry since January 1, 1983. Anyone wishing additional information about this recall may contact Acme Premium Supply Corp. 4100 Forest Park Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63108 or call 1-800-325-7888.
Safety Pin Rattle Recalled by Fiber-Craft Materials Corp. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 1988 Release # 88-115 Safety Pin Rattle Recalled as Potential Choking Hazard WASHINGTON -- A Safety Pin Rattle is being voluntarily recalled by Fiber-Craft Materials Corp. of Niles, Illinois, because it presents a possible choking hazard to infants and young children. Sold in craft stores, the rattles were marketed as decorations. Made of blue, pink or yellow plastic and shaped like a safety pin, the model #4642 rattle is approximately four inches long with noise-making beads inside. The rattle is small enough to fit into an infant's mouth, and long enough to reach the back of the throat and possibly cause choking. Consumers who purchased the recalled Safety Pin Rattles should immediately take them away from infants and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price. For additional information, call Fiber-Craft at l-312-647-1140. The U.S. Customs Service identified the hazardous rattle at the Port of Chicago during "Operation Toyland," a joint surveillance program with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.