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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1991-03-28

Bee International Recalls Ma And Baby Bunny Due To Choking Hazard

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Ma and Baby Bunny toys

  • Brand Bee International

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What happened

Bee International is recalling approximately 5,000 "Ma and Baby Bunny" plush toys that were sold as part of Easter baskets (model number BK101) during the 1988 and 1989 Easter seasons. The plastic eyes on the Baby Bunny may separate, creating small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. The Ma Bunny is approximately 12-1/2 inches tall in bright pink and white or yellow and white colors, while the Baby Bunny is about six inches tall and held in the Ma Bunny's arms. No injuries have been reported.

According to the recall notice, consumers who purchased these Easter baskets should immediately remove the Baby Bunny from young children and return it to Bee International at 6817 Acco Street, Commerce, CA 90040, Attention: Greg Hall, to receive a $1.00 refund plus shipping costs. Consumers can contact Bee International at 1-213-728-0717 for more information about the recall. The Ma Bunny itself does not need to be returned.

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

Hazard

Choking

Details from the source

March 28, 1991 Release # 91-052 Bee International Recalls Ma And Baby Bunny Due To Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bee International, City of Commerce, CA is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,000 "Ma and Baby Bunny" toys because the plastic eyes may separate from the Baby Bunny creating small parts that pose a potential choking hazard for young children. "Ma and Baby Bunny" are plush rabbit-shaped toys. The "Ma Bunny" stands approximately 12-1/2 inches tall and is either bright pink and white or yellow and white in color. The "Baby Bunny" is approximately six inches tall and is held in the arms of Ma Bunny. The toy was purchased as part of an Easter basket, model number BK101. The Easter baskets also included a variety of candy and novelty items and were sold nationwide by retail gift and specialty stores during the 1988 and 1989 Easter seasons. The "Ma and Baby Bunny" toy was not included with Easter baskets sold during the 1990 Easter season and will not be included in Easter baskets sold during the 1991 Easter season. A label located at the bottom of Ma Bunny reads in part, "Bee International, Commerce, CA 90040, Made in China." Neither the CPSC nor Bee International is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers who purchased the Easter baskets, model number BK101, may keep Ma Bunny, however, consumers are urged to take Baby Bunny away from young children immediately and return the toy directly to Bee International, 6817 Acco Street, Commerce, CA 90040, Attention: Greg Hall, for a $1.00 refund of the price Baby Bunny would have sold for if purchased separately from Ma Bunny plus shipping costs. For more information about this recall, consumers may call Bee International at 1-213-728-0717. The potentially hazardous toys were discovered during a CPSC inspection of the firm. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 kinds of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths

Source

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