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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1989-03-14

Choking Hazard Prompts Recall Of Crib Toys, Dolls

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Blue Box Crib Activity Play Doggie crib toys

  • Brand Norman J. Lewis Associates
  • Brand Blue Box

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Norman J. Lewis Associates is voluntarily recalling three types of toys sold nationwide under the "Blue Box" label because they pose choking hazards to young children. The recalled items are: the "Crib Activity Play Doggie," a 12-inch plastic crib toy with detachable horn and telephone receiver pieces that may break apart (approximately 21,000 sold); the "Play Mirror," an 11-inch plastic crib toy with dials and rings where plastic pieces may break off (approximately 37,000 sold); and "Sweet Heart Babies," four-inch plastic dolls whose arms and legs can be pulled off (approximately 190,000 sold in sets of six). While no injuries have been reported, these small parts could present choking hazards to young children.

According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately take the toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Choking

Details from the source

Choking Hazard Prompts Recall Of Crib Toys, Dolls NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 1989 Release # 89-020 Choking Hazard Prompts Recall Of Crib Toys, Dolls WASHINGTON-- Two crib toys and small dolls sold nationwide in toy stores last year under the "Blue Box" label are being voluntarily recalled by Norman J. Lewis Associates, New York, N.Y., because small parts of the toys may present choking hazards to young children. Recalled by the company: "Crib Activity Play Doggie," a plastic crib toy which attaches to a crib or playpen railing with fabric straps. Molded in the shape of a dog dressed in coat and tie, the 12-inch flat toy has dials and knobs for the infant to push and pull as well as a detachable horn and telephone receiver. Small pieces of the horn and phone receiver may break apart and could present choking hazards for young children. "BLUE BOX MADE IN SINGAPORE" is imprinted on the back of the crib toy. Approximately 21,000 were sold last year. "Play Mirror" is another plastic crib toy which attaches to a crib or playpen with fabric straps. The 11-inch mirror is framed in yellow plastic; dials, rings and a cylinder are located on the bottom of the frame. Pieces of plastic may break off the toy and could present choking hazards for young children. "BLUE BOX" is imprinted on the upper left corner of the frame. Approximately 37,000 play mirrors were sold last year. "Sweet Heart Babies" are four-inch, plastic female dolls with rooted hair, painted eyes and jointed arms and legs. The dolls are wearing one piece of clothing. The doll's arms and legs can be pulled off and could be a choking hazard to young children. "CHINA" is imprinted on the doll's back. Approximately 190,000 were sold in sets of six dolls in clear plastic packaging. While no injuries have been reported to the company or to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), parents should immediately take the toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the full purchase price. U.S. Customs Service identified the toys during the "Operation Toyland" surveillance program conducted with CPSC last year, at-the Ports of Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Seattle.

Source

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