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CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of "Happyvillagers" Toy Sets

  • Recalled Happyvillagers Toy Set
Name of Product:
Happyvillagers Toy Sets
Hazard:

The head can detach from the body of the villagers, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
August 04, 2003
Units:

3,250 sets (12 villagers per set)

Consumer Contact

Call toll-free at (888) 623-6557 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HearthSong, of Madison, Va., is voluntarily recalling 3,250 "Happyvillagers" toy sets (12 villagers per set). The head can detach from the body of the villagers, posing a choking hazard to young children. 

Name of Product: Happyvillagers Toy Sets

Units: 3,250 sets (12 villagers per set)

Manufacturer: HearthSong, of Madison, Va.

Hazard: The head can detach from the body of the villagers, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.

Description: The Happyvillagers are made with birchwood and painted with various villager images. The sets were sold separately with 12 villagers per set and as a part of the Happyville Special set that included a set of 35 Happyville Blocks. Only the Happyvillagers are included in the recall.

Sold At: HearthSong sold the Happyvillagers Toy Sets through their catalog and website from Sept. 30, 2002 through March 11, 2003 for about $15.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers should take the Happyvillagers away from young children immediately and return to HearthSong for a full refund including the cost of postage. Send the Happyvillagers to HearthSong, Attn: Returns, 3700 Wyse Road, Dayton, OH 45414-2541.

Consumer Contact: Call toll-free at (888) 623-6557 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Media Contact: Ms. Linda DeRose-Droubay at (540) 948-7353

Remedy:

Consumers should take the Happyvillagers away from young children immediately and return to HearthSong for a full refund including the cost of postage. Send the Happyvillagers to HearthSong, Attn: Returns, 3700 Wyse Road, Dayton, OH 45414-2541.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
HearthSong sold the Happyvillagers Toy Sets through their catalog and website from Sept. 30, 2002 through March 11, 2003 for about $15.
Manufacturer(s):
HearthSong, of Madison, Va.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
03-550

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