Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp.
Recall 01033a · Nov 16, 2000 · Prestige Toy Corp.
4,600
units affected
4,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01033a
- Date
- Nov 16, 2000
- Company
- Prestige Toy Corp.
- Units affected
- 4,600
- Product
- Curious George musical pull toys
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding two red and yellow balloons, attached by two retractable green fabric covered elastic cords. It can hang from cribs, playpens, or other juvenile furniture. A red tag on the toy reads in part "STYLE # 3490, Curious George Adventures, and Made In China." When the cords are pulled, the toy plays music as the cords retract.
What can happen
The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using this toy immediately and return it to Kmart, for a replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Prestige Toy Corp. has received a report of a child found with the cords of the toy wrapped around his neck. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Kmart stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through September 1999, for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled curious george musical pull toys?
Consumers should stop using this toy immediately and return it to Kmart, for a replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.