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Recalls

March 14, 1989
Hazard:

The doll's arms can be pulled off and may present choking hazards to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers having "Cutie Pie" dolls should immediately take them away from young children and return the doll and accessories to the store where purchased for a refund of the full purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 30,000

February 28, 1989
Hazard:

The buttons or a buckle on the clothing of the dolls could come off and present a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers having any of the dolls with buttons or buckles on the clothing should immediately remove the buttons and buckles or take the dolls away from young children and return the dolls to the store where purchased for a refund of the full purchase price.

Units:

About 8,000

February 28, 1989
Hazard:

T-Fal has identified a wiring problem that may have the potential for serious electric shock.

Remedy:

T-FAL will verify and correct consumer units which have specific date codes. Consumers with type 8215 fryers should stop using the appliance immediately until contacting T-FAL for further instructions as to the need for any correction.

Units:

Approximately 40,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 548-0588
February 23, 1989
Hazard:

Five-month-old infants can pull themselves up to a hanging crib toy and may become entangled or fall forward over it, possibly strangling. Consumers may attach strings or ribbons to the toy for use in a full-size crib, which could increase the risk of strangulation.

Remedy:

Consumers with the Blue-Box crib gym should return it to the retailer for a refund of the purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 30,000

February 23, 1989
Hazard:

The yellow plastic eyes and black plastic noses of the bears can be pulled off and may be ingested or choked on.

Remedy:

The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the distributor, ACE Novelty Company, Bellevue, Washington advise consumers to: 1) destroy the banks, or 2) remove and destroy both the eyes and the nose.

February 13, 1989
Hazard:

These toys have a looped cord with a teether attached to its body long enough to fit over an infant's head and present a potential risk of strangulation.

Remedy:

Consumers should take the toy away from children and return it to the nearest Toys R Us store for a refund of the purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 800

February 09, 1989
Hazard:

The metal stakes or spikes used to anchor the products to the ground may pose a risk of injury if improperly used.

Remedy:

Consumers who have these items are asked to stop using them immediately and return only the stake/cord/ball or spike directly to: Stake Recall, Franklin Sports Industries, Inc., 17 Campanelli Parkway, Stoughton, Mass. 02072. Consumers will receive $5.00 from Franklin Sports for the returned items.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 225-8647
February 02, 1989
Hazard:

The smokestack of the boat can break off and may cause choking in young children.

Remedy:

Consumers should take the toy boat away from young children immediately and return it to the nearest Target Store for a refund of the full purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 1,300

February 02, 1989
Hazard:

Some of the dolls' arms and legs can come off and may cause choking in young children.

Remedy:

Consumers should take the dolls away from young children immediately and return them to the nearest Rite-Aide store for a full refund of the purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 1,000

February 02, 1989
Hazard:

The rattle may break and the pieces may pose a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the flower rattle away from infants and return the product to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.

Units:

93,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 221-6974
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