Safety regulator, Tony USA Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Egg Garlands
Recall 01122 · Apr 12, 2001 · Tony USA Inc.
200,000
units affected
200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01122
- Date
- Apr 12, 2001
- Company
- Tony USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 200,000
- Product
- Easter egg garlands
- Product type
- Decorations
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled garland is 6 feet long and is made of plastic egg-shaped beads. The green, yellow, blue, purple, and red beads are connected together by a clear plastic string. Writing on the packaging reads in part, "Made in China" and "mini 6 Foot Egg Garland."
What can happen
The string can break and release the eggs, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these garlands immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Discount stores nationwide sold the decorative items, from February 2001 through April 2001, for about $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled easter egg garlands?
Consumers should stop using these garlands immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The string can break and release the eggs, posing 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.