Halloween Pumpkin Decoration Kits Sold at Target Stores Recalled by Paper Magic Group Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 07013 · Oct 24, 2006 · Paper Magic Group Inc.
97,000
units affected
97,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07013
- Date
- Oct 24, 2006
- Company
- Paper Magic Group Inc.
- Units affected
- 97,000
- Product
- Mr. Potato Head "Make a Monster Pumpkin" and Mr. Potato Head "Make a Fireman Pumpkin" and Mrs. Potato Head "Make a Diva Pumpkin"
- Product type
- Toy Holiday/Seasonal
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled kits include plastic ears, eyes, noses, mouth, hands, shoes, hats, eyeglasses and jewelry that are used to decorate Halloween pumpkins. The recall includes Mr. Potato Head "Make a Monster Pumpkin" and "Make a Fireman Pumpkin" and Mrs. Potato Head "Make a Diva Pumpkin." The products are labeled for ages 2 and older. Products with small parts intended for children under 3 years old are prohibited due to a choking hazard.
What can happen
The pumpkin decoration kits contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these pumpkin decorating kits immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target Stores nationwide from September through October 2006 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mr. potato head "make a monster pumpkin" and mr. potato head "make a fireman pumpkin" and mrs. potato head "make a diva pumpkin"?
Consumers should stop using these pumpkin decorating kits immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The pumpkin decoration kits contain small parts that pose a choking hazard 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.