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CPSC News Release |
Product and Firm | Problem | Remedy |
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97-064 01/29/97 |
Soft Toy Vehicle with serial numbers lower than 9528 or no serial number at all. Brand: Tonka "Soft Walkin' Wheels" Tonka Corporation, a division of Hasbro Inc. Pawtucket, RI |
Small wheel hubs can separate from the axle, creating a potential choking hazard. 1 million units 2 children started to choke |
Free replacement Call firm 800-524-8107 |
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97-082 03/10/97 |
Roller Fun Balls with small plastic fish inside the balls Brand: Felix the Cat, distributed with kids' meals at Wendy's restaurants Determined Productions Inc. San Francisco, CA |
The seam holding both halves of the ball may separate, releasing small plastic fish which present a choking hazard. 800,000 units 1 child started to choke |
Free replacement Return to local Wendy's restaurant or call firm 800-443-7266 |
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97-103 04/16/97 |
Toy Tractor with a red plunger Brand: "Weebles Tractor" Playskool Pawtucket, RI |
The red plunger can crack and break apart, presenting a choking hazard 116,000 units 1 non-choking injury |
Free replacement. Call firm 888-377-3335 |
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97-122 05/15/97 |
Lawn Darts, all brands |
Effective December 19, 1988, CPSC banned all lawn darts because they could cause brain injury or death. Destroy all banned lawn darts immediately. CPSC knows of 3 deaths |
Destroy banned lawn darts immediately |
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97-176 08/27/97 |
Flying Dolls with plastic wings Brand: "Star Wonders" Placo Products Company Commerce, CA |
During use, the wings of the flying dolls can break off, causing serious eye injuries. 140,000 units 7 injuries |
Refund Return to store |
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98-161 09/02/98 |
Flying Dolls with plastic wings Brand: "Flying Warriors" Tara Toy Corp. Hauppauge, NY |
During use, the wings of the flying dolls can break off, causing serious eye injuries. 670,000 units 2 eye injuries |
Refund Return to store Call firm 888-669-7087 |
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98-024 11/06/97 |
Wooden Clown Toys with small clown's hat Brio Corporation Germantown, WI (subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden) |
Small clown's hat presents a choking hazard. 79,000 units; 1 death (in Germany) |
Redesigned replacement hat; send hat to BRIO Corp., N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022 Call firm 888-274-6869 |
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98-055 01/12/98 |
Toy Chests with falling lid Brand: "Big Storage Chest" Step 2 Company Streetsboro, OH |
Lids of toy chests can fall down onto child's head or neck, resulting in entrapment and strangulation. 350,000 units; 16 minor injuries |
Free lid-support kit Call firm 800-347-8372 |
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98-146 07/22/98 |
Toy Chests with falling lid (Sold from 1994 through March 1998) Crate & Barrel Northbrook, IL |
Lids of toy chests can fall down onto child's head or neck, resulting in entrapment and strangulation. 7,000 units; 2 reports of lids falling |
Free lid-support Call firm 800-352-0688 |
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98-071 02/19/98 |
High Chair Gym Toys with clacker balls The First Years Avon, MA |
Clacker balls hanging from center of the toy present a choking hazard. 108,000 units; 2 reports of children getting one of the clacker balls stuck in the throat |
Free repair kit Call firm 800-533-6708 |
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98-125 06/11/98 |
Bouncing Toy Cars Brand: "Bouncing Buggies" Safety 1st Chestnut Hill, MA |
The cat "Stop" sign and dog "Go" sign toys attached to the toy may be broken off by a child, creating a sharp plastic edge 106,000 units; 33 reports of scratches, cuts, or bruises; 1 child started to choke. |
Free replacement toys Call firm 800-723-3065 |
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99-009 10/15/98 |
Xylophone Mallets Brand: "Little Ones" Playwell Toy Inc. Lake Forest, CA |
Rounded end of mallet can get stuck in throat of young child, blocking airway. 351,800 units; 1 child suffered severe brain damage |
Replacement mallet Call firm 877-PLAY-WELL |
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99-012 10/22/98 |
Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles sold before October 22, 1998 Brand: "Power Wheels" Fisher-Price East Aurora, NY |
The vehicles' electrical components can overheat and cause fires. 10,000,000 units; 150 fires, 9 injuries (minor burns) to children, and property damage to 22 houses and garages. Also 71 reports of vehicles not stopping. |
Free repair Call firm 800-977-7800 or website: www.powerwheels.com |
NOTE: Products listed above may have already been repaired or there may be similar products that do not have the identified problems. For assistance in identifying recalled products, call the manufacturer listed or the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.