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Recalls

November 02, 1989
Hazard:

Over time the red end caps on the "Spin-A-Sound" may become loose, causing the toy to come apart. This could expose children to the end caps, an ingestible small part, and the metal axle with a sharp point. The separated pieces can present a choking and/or laceration hazard.

Remedy:

Johnson & Johnson is asking consumers who have a "Spin-A-Sound" toy to return it for a $10.00 refund to cover the purchase price and return postage. Enclose your name, address, approximate date of purchase and mail the toy to: Spin-A-Sound Recall, P.O. Box 11460, Des Moines, IA 50381-1460.

Units:

Approximately 1.3 million

November 02, 1989
Hazard:

The toys contain small parts which may present a choking hazard to young children and infants.

Remedy:

While no injuries have been reported to the company or to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, consumers who purchased any of these products should take them away from children and return them to the nearest KayBee Toy & Hobby Store for a full refund of the purchase price.

Units:

86,500 Wooden Puzzles, 14,300 Baby Rattle Sets, 15,300 Swimming Hippo toys, 11,2000 Duck Piano toys, and 6,854 Baby Twins sets

November 01, 1989
Hazard:

This program was developed in 1988 in response to reports received by Coleman and the CPSC of deaths and serious injuries caused by leaking carbon monoxide from aging furnaces which have allegedly been inadequately inspected and maintained and/or altered or modified.

Remedy:

Coleman is offering up to a 50 percent discount on certain replacement parts as well as up to a 50 percent on a new replacement furnace. Furnace installation charges are not included. Consumers may receive further details of the program by calling the Coleman toll-free number, (877) 874-7378.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (877) 874-7378
November 01, 1989
Hazard:

The set may pose a potential choking hazard to young children because of small pieces.

Remedy:

Consumers having these baby toys should take them away from children and return them to the nearest Toys "R" Us, Inc. store for a full refund of the purchase price.

Units:

15,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 548-0364
October 18, 1989
Hazard:

The head and squeaker may present a potential choking hazard to children.

Remedy:

Consumers should return their "Chick-in-Egg" squeaker toy to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.

Units:

Approximately 1,700

October 17, 1989
Hazard:

If strings are not tied tightly or become loosened with use, the string between the toy and the crib may present a potential strangulation hazard if a child places his neck over the excess string.

Remedy:

Consumers who have attached the Play Center to a crib or playpen by strings should immediately cut and throw away the strings. The toy can still be used safely on the floor of a crib or playpen.

Units:

Approximately 400,000

October 04, 1989
Hazard:

Infants can break the rattles during use exposing small parts which present choking, aspiration or ingestion hazards.

Remedy:

Consumers who have the recalled rattles should immediately take them back to the retailer from whom they were obtained. A bounty of $1.00 will be paid for each hazardous rattle returned. Consumers also have the option of returning the rattles directly to the firm for a replacement.

Units:

60,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (318) 388-4916
September 28, 1989
Hazard:

The rattles may pose a potential choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers having these rattles should take them away from children and return them to the nearest Toys "R" Us, Inc. store for a full refund of the purchase price.

Units:

11,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 548-0364
September 28, 1989
Hazard:

The wooden train is being recalled because small parts may break off the trains resulting in potential choking hazards to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers should take the toys away from young children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 13,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 621-8134
September 26, 1989
Hazard:

CPSC said the red pulley cord and black roller in the center section of the device creates a pinch point and has no finger guard. Precor and CPSC are aware of three incidents of finger amputation or laceration when a child placed a finger between the pulley and the roller during use.

Remedy:

CPSC urges all owners of this simulated stair climbing device to contact Precor immediately and obtain a free finger guard repair kit. Consumers may contact their nearest Precor dealer or call toll-free 1-800-662-0606.

Units:

Approximately 40,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 662-0606
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