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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1991-12-24

McCrory Corporation Recalls Play Cars Because Of Choking Hazard

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What happened

McCrory Corporation is recalling approximately 10,000 units of "Play Cars" model no. 25 due to a choking hazard. The hollow plastic cars, sold in sets of eight with two cars each in yellow, red, green, and blue, have solid black tires that can detach from the metal axles. The cars are 4-1/2 inches long and feature embossed windshield wipers and "INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA" printed on the undercarriage. These toys were sold nationwide between September 1, 1989 and December 12, 1991, at various stores including McCrory, Bargain Time, Britts, Elmore, H.L. Green, Kress, McClellan, T.G. and Y., Silver Kittinger, Newberry Stores, G.C. Murphy, and some independent variety stores for approximately $2.29 per set. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group identified the hazard, and neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries.

According to the recall notice, consumers should take the "Play Cars" away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions may contact McCrory Corporation toll-free at 1-800-284-3704.

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

Hazard

Choking

Details from the source

DECEMBER 24, 1991 Release # 92-037 McCrory Corporation Recalls Play Cars Because Of Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), McCrory Corporation of York, PA is voluntarily recalling approximately 10,000 units of "Play Cars," model no. 25 because the tires could detach and become a choking hazard to young children. These hollow plastic 4-1/2 inch cars were sold in sets of eight with two cars each in yellow, red, green, and blue. The solid black tires are held on with a metal axle. Each car has an embossed rear-windshield wiper, front windshield wipers and the words "INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA" on the undercarriage. These toy cars were sold nationwide between September 1, 1989 and December 12, 1991, by Bargain Time, Britts, Elmore, McCrory, H.L. Green, Kress, McClellan, T.G. and Y., Silver Kittinger, Newberry Stores, G.C. Murphy and some independent variety stores. Each set sold for approximately $2.29. The cardboard header reads in part: "Play Cars, 8 Colorful, Freewheeling Cars. No. 25, Made in Argentina by Andresito..." Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. These potentially hazardous toys were identified by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. Consumers are urged to take the "Play Cars" away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact McCrory Corporation toll-free at 1-800-284-3704. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction

Source

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