Cupie Dolls plastic dolls
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In April 1984, 5th Avenue Dolls recalled approximately 22,000 Cupie Dolls #6342 in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission due to a choking hazard. The dolls, which are light beige plastic figures standing 4.5 inches high and 1.5 inches wide with moveable heads and arms, were sold through Kay-Bee stores nationwide beginning in 1983 for $0.99 each. The small arms can be removed from the doll's body, presenting a potential choking, aspiration, or swallowing hazard to young children. The CPSC had not received any reports of choking incidents involving the toy at the time of the recall.
Consumers should remove these products from use immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Wisconsin Toy and Novelty at (212) 741-2125 or the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC.
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Choking
Cupie Dolls #6342 Recalled by 5th Avenue Dolls NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 1984 Release # 84-023 5th Avenue Dolls Cupie Doll #6342 Recalled Because Of Choking Hazard Washington, DC-- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 5th Avenue Dolls, New York, New York, today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 22,000 Cupie Dolls #6342 because the small arms can be removed from the body of the doll. These small parts may present a choking, aspiration, or swallowing hazard. CPSC safety standards specify that toys for children under three must not have such small parts. Since 1983, approximately 22,000 of these toys have been sold through Kay-Bee stores nationwide for $.99 each. The CPSC has not received any reports of infant choking incidents involving small parts from this toy. The toy is a light beige colored plastic doll with a moveable head and arms. It is 4 l/2 inches high by 1 l/2 inches wide. The cardboard header identifies the toy as being manufactured in Hong Kong with the Code #6342 "Cupie Doll". The doll was not supplied with any clothes. Consumers should remove these products from use immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. For further information, consumers may call Wisconsin Toy and Novelty at (212) 741-2125, or the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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