Boo Pumpkin Halloween novelty item toys
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Easy Aces, Inc. is recalling approximately 40,000 "Boo Pumpkin" Halloween novelty toys sold nationwide between August and November 1989 because a detachable latex balloon and squeaker component pose a choking hazard to young children. The pumpkin-shaped toys, which are about two inches tall and were sold for approximately 75 cents each, were designed to pop out a ghost-shaped balloon when squeezed. Neither the Consumer Product Safety Commission nor Easy Aces, Inc. has received reports of any injuries from the product.
According to the recall notice, affected consumers should take the toys away from young children and return them to the retailer where they were purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Easy Aces at (401) 272-1500.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Choking
CONTACT: April 16, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-072 Easy Aces, Inc. Recalls Boo Pumpkins Because Of Dangerous Small Parts WASHINGTON, DC -- Easy Aces, Inc. of Providence, RI is recalling 40,000 Halloween novelty items called "Boo Pumpkin" because two components (a balloon and a squeaker) could become detached and pose a fatal choking hazard to young children. This recall is being announced in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The pumpkin-shaped item is approximately two inches tall. When the pumpkin is squeezed a latex balloon in the shape of a ghost pops out of the top. These Halloween toys were sold nationwide between August and November 1989 for approximately 75 cents each. The Americans for Democratic Action identified this potentially hazardous toy as part of its Holiday Toy Safety initiative. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children and return them to the retailer where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Easy Aces at (401) 272-1500. Neither the CPSC nor Easy Aces, Inc. is aware of any injuries involving this toy
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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