CPSC2000-12-08
CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of Additional 170,000 Busy Poppin' Pals Toys
Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I.
Hazard
Small springs inside these toys can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playskool to get information about how to receive a free redesigned replacement toy.
Sold at
Mass merchandise stores and toy stores sold these toys (Playskool model 5446 made in China) nationwide, from November 1994 through 1996, for about $10.
Affected count
170,000
Injuries reported
Playskool has received eight reports relating to the springs in its Sesame Street Busy Poppin' Pals toys, including one report that a child put the broken spring in his mouth. No injuries were reported. Playskool received 16 reports of springs breaking in the Busy Poppin' Pals toy recalled earlier. This resulted in five children putting the broken springs in their mouths, and two of these children suffering lacerations.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Sesame Street Busy Poppin' Pals toys
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Playskool at (800) 752-9755 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.hasbro.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Playskool-Announce-Recall-of-Additional-170000-Busy-Poppin-Pals-ToysDon't want to check this manually?
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