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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1992-05-18

Toy Bunny Rabbits Recalled

Is my product affected?

  • Brand KMS
  • Brand Venture
  • Brand Hallmark
  • Brand Boscov's
  • Brand Woolworth

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

What happened

K.M.S. Inc. is recalling approximately 300,000 plush bunny rabbits sold nationwide between January and March 1992 in stores including Venture, Hallmark, Boscov's, and Woolworth. The stuffed bunnies are about 14 inches tall, white with pink ears, feet, and nose, priced at $3.99 and up, and have a tag reading "Style #1011-1 Reg. No. PA.-3692 (RC)." The eyes and noses on these bunnies may detach, creating a choking hazard to young children.

Neither the CPSC nor the company has received reports of any injuries. Consumers who have purchased these recalled bunnies should take them away from young children immediately and return them to the retail store where purchased for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact K.M.S. Inc. toll-free at 1-800-752-5262, Dept. 92, or at (316) 634-0441.

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

Hazard

Choking

Details from the source

MAY 18, 1992 Release # 92-086 Toy Bunny Rabbits Recalled PRODUCT: 300,000 plush 14-inch stuffed bunny rabbits distributed by K.M.S. Inc. Bunnies were sold nationwide in retail stores such as Venture, Hallmark, Boscov's and Woolworth. PROBLEM: The eyes and noses may detach creating a fatal choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Return to store where purchased for a refund. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), K.M.S., Inc. of Wichita, KS, is voluntarily recalling approximately 300,000 plush bunny rabbits because their eyes and noses may separate during use creating a fatal choking hazard to young children. The stuffed bunnies are approximately 14 inches tall and are white with pink ears, feet, and nose. A tag attached to the bunnies reads in part, "Style #1011-1 Reg. No. PA.-3692 (RC)." According to the company, the stuffed bunnies were sold in retail stores such as Venture, Hallmark, Boscov's and Woolworth stores along with a number of others. Distribution of these rabbits began in January 1992 and ended in March 1992. The bunnies sold for $3.99 and up. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these plush rabbits. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous bunnies were discovered by a Hallmark employee. Consumers are urged to take the plush bunnies away from young children immediately and return them to the retail store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact K.M.S., Inc. toll- free on 1-800-752-5262, Dept. 92 or (316) 634-0441. 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

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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