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Recalls

December 28, 1988
Hazard:

When subjected to use and abuse testing, these premiums may break into small parts and pose a potential choking hazard to children under three years of age.

Remedy:

Kellogg Company and the CPSC want to inform consumers who have a "Cool Flute" (from Corn POPS only) or "Binoculars" in their homes to take them away from children under three years of age and discard them, or return the toy to Kellogg Company for reimbursement.

If reimbursement is desired, consumers may send either toy to Kellogg Company, P.O. Box 3599, Battle Creek, MI 49016.

Units:

Approximately 30 million

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (616) 961-2277
December 28, 1988
Hazard:

Toddlers between 10 and 24 months of age are at the greatest risk because they can climb on the enclosure, and may slip and catch their head or neck in the V-shaped openings at the top of the enclosure. They may also attempt to crawl through and become entrapped in the diamond-shaped openings in the middle of the enclosure.

Remedy:

As an incentive to return the enclosure, consumers will receive a $10 cash refund or a $15 coupon which may be used toward the purchase of any product manufactured by Nu-Line industries, Paris Manufacturing Corporation, or Northstates Industries, Inc.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 558-7300
December 20, 1988
Hazard:

The rattle is small enough to fit into an infant's mouth, and long enough to reach the back of the throat and possibly cause choking.

Remedy:

Consumers who purchased the recalled Safety Pin Rattles should immediately take them away from infants and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (312) 647-1140
December 20, 1988
Hazard:

The wind-up toys have small parts that could present a choking hazard to children. Klacker balls are banned because the balls may separate from the string and could cause injury to users or bystanders.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and destroy the toys or return them to the store of purchase for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (312) 545-4141
December 20, 1988
Hazard:

On all three toys, the small wheels may present a potential choking hazard for young children.

Remedy:

Although the CPSC and Acme Premium Supply Corp. have not received reports of any injuries involving these plastic toys, consumers should take the toys away from young children and discard them.

Units:

Approximately 22,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 325-7888
December 16, 1988
Hazard:

The horn is located in the center of the steering wheel and can be torn or bitten off by a child occupant, posing a potential choking hazard.

Remedy:

To prevent a potential choking hazard, consumers are urged to remove the horn immediately from the steering wheel by grasping the horn with pliers and pulling the horn out.

The replacement horn is no longer available. Please remove the horn, and then discard or destroy it.

Units:

Approximately 80,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 345-4109
December 16, 1988
Hazard:

Century Products Company said seat backs and a rear locking brace may not perform properly. When a toddler strapped in, the stroller leans too far forward, or if the stroller comes to an abrupt stop, the child may fall forward and strike his head. Also, when the person pushing the stroller accidentally kicks the rear locking brace, the stroller will fold on the child, whose fingers could be pinched as the adult attempts to re-open the stroller.

Remedy:

Consumers having the stroller should stop using the product and discard or destroy the product. The return program is no longer available. 

Units:

Approximately 14,600

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 345-4109
December 13, 1988
Hazard:

The yard dart sets are being recalled because the blunt metal tips may pose a risk of injury, especially to children.

Remedy:

Consumers that have these yard darts should stop using the darts immediately and return just the four darts directly to: Yard Dart Recall, Franklin Sports Industries, 17 Campanelli Parkway, Stoughton, MA 02072.

Consumers will receive $5.00 directly from Franklin Sports Industries, Inc. for the return of the four yard darts.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (860) 225-8679
November 30, 1988
Hazard:

The battery-powered toy train sets can short-circuit and cause the tender car to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard.

Remedy:

New Bright Industries is offering a free replacement train set to owners of 1986 train sets. For information about obtaining a free replacement as well as assistance in identifying models affected by this recall announcement, consumers should call New Bright Industries toll-free number at 877-624-8697 or online at https://www.newbright.com. Consumers may also write to New Bright Industries, 41911 Ford Road, Canton, MI 48187.

Units:

Approximately 38,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (877) 624-8697
November 29, 1988
Hazard:

In some situations, the exercise spring of the "Gut Buster" may be extended too far to withstand the additional stress and could snap, posing an injury hazard to users. 

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the exercise device and are instructed to call Gut Buster's toll-free number at 1-800-325-7292 to receive the repair kit. Consumers can also write to Gut Buster at 1400 Raff Road, S.W., Canton, Ohio 44750. Step-by-step instructions will explain how to shorten and retie the safety cord that runs the entire inside length of the exercise spring.

Consumers not wishing to repair the device should discard the "Gut Buster" so no one else may use it.

Units:

Approximately two million

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 325-7292
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