CPSC2001-06-14
CPSC, KB Toys Announce Recall of Activity Gym Toys
KB Toys, of Pittsfield, Mass.
Hazard
Five detachable hanging rattle toys have small round pegs at the top of the toys that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the toy to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers who purchased the toy online, should return the toy to the closest KB Toy store or contact KB Toys for return information.
Sold at
KB Toy store, KB Toy Works, KB Toy Outlet, Big Lots, Odd Lots, Pic N Save and MacFrugals nationwide sold the toys, from September 2000 through January 2001, for between $20 and $30. The toys also were sold online at KBKids.com.
Affected count
About 115,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and KB Toys have received six reports of the pegs breaking off, including two reports of a 6- month-old-boy and a 14-month-old-boy beginning to choke off of a broken piece of the rattle attachment.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Electronic Light N' Learn activity gyms
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact KB Toys at (413) 496-3000.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-KB-Toys-Announce-Recall-of-Activity-Gym-ToysDon't want to check this manually?
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