| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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| May 16, 1989 |
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| Release # 89-039 |
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Lionel Leisure, Inc. Recalling Snoopy Wind-Up Train Because Of Small Parts
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Snoopy Wind-Up Train toy is being recalled by Lionel Leisure, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. because the toy breaks apart on impact, creating small parts which could cause choking in young children.
The recalled toy, Model No. 711, is a 12-inch-long red and white plastic wind-up train with decorative Snoopy figures. Neither the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission nor Lionel Leisure, Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with this product.
Consumers should take the toy away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.
Consumers who have any questions about this recall should call Lionel Leisure directly at 215-671-3800.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
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