July, 1988
Toy Playhouse, Doll Houses And Other Play Scenes, Toys
CPSC - Fisher-Price To Modify "Pop-Up Playhouse" ToyKitchen, Kites or Kite String, Knives, Toys
Toy Stationery Sets Recalled By Toys-R-UsToy Stationery Sets Recalled By Toys-R-Us NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 1988 Release # 88-57 Toys-R-Us Recalling Toy Stationery Sets WASHINGTON, DC - Toys-R-Us of Paramus, New Jersey, is voluntarily recalling some 6,000 toy stationery sets because a razor blade cutting knife in the set may pose a potential laceration hazard to young children. Imported from Taiwan, the toy stationery set was sold in Toys-R-Us stores between October and December 1987 for $7.99. The outer cardboard package was labeled "Submarine Stationery Set, Lucky Star Enterprise Taipei, Taiwan, #51073, - SKN012440 Recommended for ages 6 and up." Constructed of plastic in the shape of submarine measuring seven inches long and four inches wide, the stationary set contains drawers and attachments which house a tape dispenser, pencil sharpener, scissors and razor blade cutting knife. Consumers having the stationery set should take the toy away from children, then return it to the nearest Toys-R--Us store for a full refund of the purchase price. Read more.
Curling/Hair Straightening Irons, Grooming, Hair Curlers or Curling Iron or Clips and Hairpins, Personal Care
Wave Makers Curling Irons Recalled by ConairToy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Water Toys & Toy Snake Recalled By Beachcombers InternationalToy Cars, Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys), Toys
Toy Cars Recalled by Li Peng EnterprisesBabies and Kids, Squeeze or Squeaker Toys, Toys, Water Toys
Importer Recalls Water Toys; Toy SnakeJuly 14, 1988 Release # 88-051 Importer Recalls Water Toys; Toy Snake WASHINGTON, DC - Beachcombers International Inc. of Fort Myers, Florida is voluntarily recalling water toys and a squeaking toy snake because they may pose choking and lead poisoning hazards to young children. The imported toys recalled by Beachcombers International are: - "Big Mouth Fish, Hippo, and Frog," plastic wind-up water toys labeled "MASUDAYA 1976 Made in Hong Kong;" some 8,000 toys were sold nationally for about $2 each. - "Devil Fish," an eight-inch wind-up toy in the shape of a fish which was imported from Hong Kong and sold for $2 in New Jersey and Virginia. - "Lively Squeaking Snake," a plastic cobra snake some 21 inches long from China which sold nationally for $1. Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return them to the retail store for a refund of the purchase price. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said both water toys have small parts, which may present a choking hazard to young children; the toy snake contains an excessive amount of lead in the surface coating. The violations were discovered by U.S. Customs' agents and CPSC inspectors during routine import surveillance at the Port of Miami. Consumers desiring additional information may call Beachcombers International at 1-813-731-2111 Read more.
Swing Sets, Toy Sports Equipment, Toys
Blazon-Flexible Flyer "Gym Sets" & "Horse Attachment" RetrofitCribs, Toy Infants/Cribs/Strollers, Babies and Kids, Dolls or Plush Toys or And Action Figures, Nursery Equipment and Supplies, Toys
Chicco Crib Toy Recalled by Artsana of AmericaToy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys), Toys
Toy Train Recalled By Merchandisers AssociationToy Train Recalled By Merchandisers Association NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 1988 Release # 88-53 Toy Train Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. "See-Thru Loco" a toy engine whose small parts may break off and present a choking hazard, is being voluntarily recalled Consumer Product Safety Commission and Merchandisers Association Inc. Neither CPSC nor the manufacturer is aware of any injuries or complaints associated with the "See Thru Loco." The engine, 11 inches long and 8 inches high, is cover by a clear plastic housing which contains yellow, green, and orange gears. The following information is found on the bottom of the toy: "1982 PLAYWORLD TOYS LTD. *** MADE IN HONG KONG *** NO. 7980." Approximately 1800 of the toys were sold in 1987 in New York, Maryland, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Consumers should immediately remove store where purchased for a full refund or exchange. The "See-Thru Loco" was identified in port of Newark during Operation Toyland, a cooperative program between U.S. Customs and the CPSC to inspect imported toys for potential safety problems. Even though the box the toy comes in is labeled "Ages three and up," the CPSC has determined that this toy is intended for children under three years of age and must not have small parts. Read more.
Speakers, Audio and Radio, Electronics, Stereo or Hi-Fi Components or Accessories
Loud Speaker Components Recalled by Electro-VoiceRiding Toys, Toys
Probe VI Riding Toy Repair by HedstromProbe VI Riding Toy Repair by Hedstrom NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued July 7, 1988 Revised October 21, 2004 Release # 88-046 Note: Firm out of business. Consumers should discard or destroy the products to prevent injuries. Hedstrom Makes Second Appeal for Repair of Riding Toy ATV WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Hedstrom Corporation of Bedford, Pa., again warned consumers to obtain a free repair kit for the company's "Probe VI" battery-powered toy all-terrain vehicle following reports to government safety experts that three more riding toys have caught fire or smoked. Hedstrom first announced availability of the repair kit last December, but consumer response has been slow. According the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there have been 11 reported incidents of the six-wheeled toy ATVs catching fire. Serious personal injury or property damage could result if the riding toys are not modified with the repair kit to reduce the risk of fire. Hedstrom said affected riding toys may be identified by checking the model label on the front underside of the plastic body. Models subject to the repair program, all of which do not contain fuses, are 67-3890, 67-3891, 67-3892, 67-3893 and 67- 38931. The label shows a manufacturing date prior to June, 1985, after which the company added fuses to the wiring harness. All riding toys equipped with fuses are not subject to the repair program. Consumers having any of the affected Hedstrom Probe VI - riding toys should immediately stop using the toy and discard or destroy the toy.The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. The ones manufactured prior to June 1985 can catch fire because they do not have fuses. Models affected are: 67-3890 67-3891 67-3892 67-38921 67-3893 67-38931 with dates of manufacture prior to June 1985, as shown on the model identification label. Read more.
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