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Chick-In-Egg Squeaker Toy Recalled

Name of Product:
"Chick-in-Egg" squeaker toys
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
October 18, 1989
Units:

Approximately 1,700

Consumer Contact

For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Mitchell Import Company, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,700 "Chick-in-Egg" squeaker toys because the head and squeaker may present a potential choking hazard to children.

This toy was distributed nationwide beginning in February 1989 for about $1.00. It is an egg-shaped plastic toy about 2 1/2 inches long and comes in various colors. A chick's head is attached to the larger end of the "egg" and a squeaker to the small end. The "egg" is marked "TAIWAN".

Neither the Consumer Product Safety Commission nor the Mitchell Import Company is aware of any injuries involving this toy. It is being voluntarily recalled by the firm because it may pose a choking hazard.

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

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

Neither the Consumer Product Safety Commission nor the Mitchell Import Company is aware of any injuries involving this toy.

Importer(s):

Mitchell Import Company, of Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Recall number:
90-002

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