Three Stars Plastic Ring Caps
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Acme Specialties Corporation has recalled "Three Stars" plastic ring caps used in toy guns. The ring caps consist of plastic discs with eight cap charges made from friction-sensitive pyrotechnic material that can accidentally fall out of their protective cups and explode without warning, causing serious burns. Since mid-June 1979, at least five children have received first and second-degree burns from unexpected explosions, and one additional child was burned in February 1979. The caps have been sold in six-packs since 1978, primarily in Midwest stores including Walgreens.
According to the recall notice, parents should return all such caps immediately to the retailer for a full refund. Consumers are advised to take extra care to avoid skin contact with the caps and not to carry them in pockets. Those unable to obtain a refund from retailers may contact Lawrence Callan at Acme Specialties Corporation at 312/453-7121 or call CPSC's toll-free hotline at 800/638-2772.
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Burn - Not Fire-Related
Plastic Ring Caps For Toy Guns Recalled by Acme Specialties NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 1979 Release # 79-031 Plastic Ring Caps For Toy Guns Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 29) -- The Acme Specialties Corporation, an importer of novelty items in River Grove, Illinois, today announced a voluntary recall of thousands of "Three Stars" plastic ring caps which may accidentally explode causing serious burns to the user. This announcement was made in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The ring caps are commonly used in toy guns to produce a loud report when the trigger is pulled. Each cap consists of a plastic disc measuring 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and 8 cap charges which are positioned within small plastic cups around the outer edge of the disc. The charges are made with a small amount of friction-sensitive pyrotechnic material which is formed into l/8-inch pellets. According to CPSC staff and the firm, the charged pellets can accidentally fall out of their protective cups and may explode without warning , possibly resulting in serious burns to the user. In some instances, the caps fired while in children's pockets. Since mid-June this year, at least five children reportedly have received first and second-degree burns when the caps exploded unexpectedly, according to CPSC staffers. One other child reportedly was burned in February, 1979. The ring caps are sold six-to-a-set in Clear plastic packages which are labeled, "Three Stars Plastic Ring Caps" and "Made in Taiwan." They primarily have been marketed in the Midwest by 5-and-10-cent stores, including Walgreens, and various other retailers since 1978. The caps are most frequently sold as a separate item. However, they often appear on display shelves near toy cap guns. Parents are advised to return all such caps immediately to the retailer for a full refund. Consumers should take extra care to avoid skin contact with the caps, and they should not carry the caps in their pockets. Anyone who is unsuccessful getting a refund may contact Lawrence Callan of Acme Specialties Corporation by calling 312/453-7121. They also may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800/638-2772.
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