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Recalls

May 09, 1990
Hazard:

The toy is being recalled because of small parts (coins and push buttons) that could pose a fatal choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also mail the product to Goldwell International, Inc., 2433 Hunter Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021 for a refund of the purchase price plus postage.

Units:

13,583

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (213) 622-3734
May 09, 1990
Hazard:

The items are being recalled because of small parts that present potentially fatal choking hazards to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 27,000 "My First Buddys Wrecker Truck", 27,000 "My First Buddys Pumper Truck" and 1,497 "Potpourri Baby Doll" 

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (612) 370-6000
May 08, 1990
Hazard:

These VanderBear products have accessories that may separate from their outfits and present a small parts choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Before giving these plush bears to children, consumers are urged to remove the pearl necklace and buttons from the dress on Alice VanderBear, and to remove the gingerbread man from the pocket of Muffy VanderBear.

Units:

Approximately 3,500 Alice VanderBears and approximately 20,000 Muffy VanderBears

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (312) 329-0020
April 30, 1990
Hazard:

This infant cushion is being recalled because of a suffocation risk to infants.

Remedy:

These firms are out of business. The Commission staff urges consumers to destroy the product immediately.

Units:

About 3,500

April 30, 1990
Hazard:

The bean bag is being recalled because of a suffocation risk.

Remedy:

The Commission has received 19 reports that an infant was found dead lying face-down on an infant bean bag cushion, of which one (1) death allegedly involves a Jumping-Jacks product.

Units:

Approximately 45,000

April 30, 1990
Hazard:

These infant cushions are being recalled because of a suffocation risk identified with these types of products.

Remedy:

Comfort Products is offering an exchange product of equal value for return of these cushions. Consumers should return the cloth tag with the product name and patent number and a 6" by 6" piece of the cover fabric. DO NOT SEND FILLED PRODUCTS. Send these items with your name and mailing address to: Comfort Products Recall Program, 1421 Champion Drive, #311, Carrollton, TX 75006.

Units:

Approximately 126,000 Comfort Tote/Comfy Tot infant cushions and 7,800 Cushie Comfort cushions

April 30, 1990
Hazard:

This item is being recalled because of a suffocation risk identified in these types of products.

Remedy:

Consumers who have a Comfort Cushion may return the paper tag with the manufacturer's name, along with a six square inch piece of fabric cut from the cover, to the following address to receive either a free shopping cart restraint (Safety Sitter, Model #2082), or an Infant Seat Cushion Cover (Model #1391).

Or, return the product directly to the place of purchase for a refund of the purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 78,000

April 30, 1990
Hazard:

These cushions are being recalled because of an alleged suffocation hazard to infants. CPSC has received one report of a death of an infant found face-down after being left to sleep on the "Sof- Sak."

Remedy:

MFP and the Commission staff urge consumers who have these products to stop using them immediately. MFP is offering to exchange a free playmat for each Sof-Sak in consumers' hands. To obtain the playmat, cut the paper tag with MFP on it from the product, or cut off a section of the strap with the Sof-Sak name on it. Send this identification, along with a 6" x 6" piece of fabric cut from the cover to: Sof-Sak/Playmat Exchange, MFP, Inc, P.O. Box 135, Hays, KS 67601-0135.

Units:

Approximately 76,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 637-2229
April 19, 1990
Hazard:

This infant cushion is being recalled because of a suffocation risk to infants.

Remedy:

The Commission staff urges consumers who own these products to stop using them immediately.

Units:

Approximately 3,000

April 19, 1990
Hazard:

The infant cushion is being recalled because of a suffocation risk.

Remedy:

Baby Sak and the CPSC staff urge consumers who own these products to stop using them immediately. Baby Sak will exchange other infant products of equal retail value for return of the cushions. For instructions on returning the cushion and obtaining the exchange product, contact: BABY SAK, 1260 N.W. 99 Avenue, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024.

Units:

Approximately 125

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