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Acme Premium Supply Corp. Recalls Plastic Racing Cars, Jetplanes and Speedcycles

Name of Product:
Plastic Racing Cars item C805, Plastic Jetplanes item C822, and Plastic Speedcycle item C900
Hazard:

On all three toys, the small wheels may present a potential choking hazard for young children.

Remedy:
Dispose
Recall Date:
December 20, 1988
Units:

Approximately 22,000

Consumer Contact

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.

Recall Details

Description:

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. The "Supersonic Jetplane" and the "Speedcycle" are 4 3/4" long, and the "Racing Car" is 3" long. The small, black wheels, 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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

CPSC and Acme Premium Supply Corp. have not received reports of any injuries involving these plastic toys.

Recall number:
88-113

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