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Recalls

April 02, 1990
Hazard:

The rubber nipples of the recalled pacifiers contain hazardous levels of nitrosamines. Nitrosamines in pacifiers are carcinogenic and capable of being released in saliva and ingested.

Remedy:

Consumers who have these pacifiers should take them away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Units:

Approximately 20,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (212) 674-2247
March 29, 1990
Hazard:

This toy is being recalled because of small parts which may pose a fatal choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers having these bathtub boats should take them away from their children immediately and return them to the nearest Toys "R" Us, Inc. store for a refund. 

Units:

Approximately 38,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 548-0364
March 29, 1990
Hazard:

The toy contains a multi-colored, bell-like device which is attached with a smooth rivet that may detach, resulting in the potential choking hazard. In addition, the yellow paint used on the toy may contain lead in excess of 0.06 percent, the level set in CPSC regulations limiting lead content on children's articles.

Remedy:

Consumers having this toy should take it away from children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.

Units:

750

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (212) 536-4000
March 28, 1990
Hazard:

The spinner at the top of the activity center was not properly glued and may separate releasing small noisemaker beads that may pose a choking hazard to children under three years old.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take this toy away from young children and return it to the store where purchased or send it to Battat, Inc., P.O. Box 1264, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 for a full refund including postage.

Units:

Approximately 4,463

March 28, 1990
Hazard:

The toy may break apart during use producing small pieces of plastic, some with sharp points. The balls on the ends of the antenna may also detach presenting a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also return their toys to Sandberg Manufacturing Company at 1959 West Fulton Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612.

Units:

1,500

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (312) 226-2033
March 26, 1990
Hazard:

The set's frame may separate and result in small parts that could present a fatal choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

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

Units:

600

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (708) 678-8100
March 20, 1990
Hazard:

The toy may break into small parts, posing a potential choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers who have these Riding Rabbits should immediately take them away from children and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. 

Units:

Approximately 5,400

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (212) 233-6630
March 19, 1990
Hazard:

The hair dryer does not protect consumers against the possibility of electrocution should the product fall into a water-filled sink or bathtub while the switch is in the "off" position.

Remedy:

Consumers should return the hair dryer to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Units:

Approximately 12,000

March 15, 1990
Hazard:

A few children have removed the decorative plastic band from the roller and began choking on it. This could result in a life-threatening situation for a child.

Remedy:

Consumers owning a Fun Bus should immediately remove this plastic band by tearing it with a ball-point pen and then removing it from the roller. The band should then be discarded. 

Units:

Approximately 160,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 233-4004
March 14, 1990
Hazard:

The stuffed animals listed below have small red plastic hearts attached to them on the tail or the neck which can be easily pulled off presenting a choking hazard to children.

Remedy:

Consumers are asked to remove and throw away the small red plastic heart-shaped tags which have a gold border and the initials "TY."

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