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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2004
Release # 04-095
Firm's Hotline: (888) 889-5437
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, FAO Schwarz Inc. Announce Recall of Fire Engine Pull-Along Toys – Toys Must Be Returned by March 31 to Receive Refund

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Fire Engine Pull-Along Toys

Units: 323

Manufacturer: FAO Schwarz Inc., King of Prussia, Pa.

Hazard: Small parts can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: These fire engine pull-along toys are red with a yellow ladder, and are made of wood. They are about 18-inches long and come with six toy firemen. "Fire Dept." is written on the sides of the toy.

Sold at: FAO Schwarz toy stores nationwide from September 2002 through January 2004 for about $20.

Manufactured in: The Toy Workshop, Shrewsbury, England.

Remedy: Consumers should take the product away from small children immediately and mail the product to FAO Schwarz Inc., 2520 Renaissance Blvd., King of Prussia, PA 19406 for a full refund, including postage. PLEASE NOTE: Returns to this address must be received before March 31, 2004. The seller of this product has declared bankruptcy and will be able to accept returns only until March 31, 2004.

Consumer Contact: Call FAO Schwarz Inc at (888) 889-5437 anytime.

Picture of Recalled Pull-Along Toy