Note: Phone number change.
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT:Nychelle White |
| Originally issued July 16, 1997; Revised July 9, 2001 |
(301) 504-7063 |
| Release # 97-159 |
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CPSC, Al-Dan Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Infant Toys
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Al-Dan Trading Inc. of Miami, Fla., is recalling 747 infant toys. The toy is marketed for use in a crib. The toy presents a risk of strangulation if hung across a crib or playpen. It is not labeled according to the ASTM voluntary standard to warn consumers about the strangulation risk if the toy is attached to a crib or playpen.
CPSC and Al-Dan Trading are not aware of any injuries involving the recalled toys.
However, the Commission is aware of at least three deaths resulting from the use of similar toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent future deaths and injuries.
The recalled toy consists of four plastic balls, measuring 1.5 inches in diameter, along with some plastic animal figures strung on a piece of elastic. The plastic balls and animal figures come in a variety of colors, such as purple, orange, red, blue, green and yellow.
A white plastic hook on each end permits the toy to be attached to a stroller, carriage, swing, or infant seat. The toy makes a rattle sound when shaken. Some of the plastic animals are inconspicuously imprinted with the word "China."
The toys were packaged in a clear plastic bag with a multi-colored cardboard header labeled in part, "7 6964581 715612 BIRTH AND UP Baby Toys ... /!\ WARNING CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS. NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS .... MADE IN CHINA." A picture of a baby in a crib with this toy appears on the header. These toys mainly were sold by Daniel Club Wholesalers and Swamis Trading in Miami, Fla., from to March 1996 to June 1997 for about $1.
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall can call Al-Dan at (305) 624-6623 or write to the company at 5390 NW 161st Street, Miami, FL. 33014.
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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