Busy World of Richard Scarry Huckle Cat finger puppets
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Taco Bell voluntarily recalled approximately 500,000 Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat finger puppets and 80,000 Rocky and Bullwinkle inflatable balls that were distributed free with Kid's Meals. The finger puppets were given out from January 25 through March 28, 1993, and the inflatable balls from March 29 through March 31, 1993. Taco Bell received complaints that the finger puppets became stuck on the tongues of three children, and several complaints that blowing up the inflatable balls caused slight dizziness.
Consumers who have these items should return both products to any Taco Bell location and will receive a complimentary original Taco in exchange. Consumers with questions may call a toll-free consumer hotline at 1-800-374-8220.
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Laceration
April 12, 1993 Release # 93-062 PRODUCT: Approximately 500,000 Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat finger puppets and 80,000 Rocky and Bullwinkle inflatable balls distributed free by Taco Bell restaurants. The finger puppets were distributed free in Taco Bell Kid's Meals from January 25 through March 28, 1993 and the inflatable balls were distributed free in Taco Bell Kid's Meals from March 29 through March 31, 1993. PROBLEM: Taco Bell received complaints that the finger puppets became stuck on the tongues of three children; and several complaints that blowing up the balls caused slight dizziness. WHAT TO DO: Return both products to any Taco Bell location and receive a complimentary original Taco. Consumers with questions may call toll-free at 1-800-374-8220. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Taco Bell Corp. of Irvine, CA announced a voluntary recall of items recently distributed in two Kid's Meal promotions by Taco Bell restaurants throughout the United States. "The Busy World of Richard Scarry" finger puppets, Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat, were recalled, as well as Rocky and Bullwinkle inflatable balls. Taco Bell received complaints that the finger puppets had become stuck on the tongues of three children and several complaints that blowing up the balls caused slight dizziness. A spokesperson for Taco Bell said, "Taco Bell has elected to recall both items voluntarily from our stores to eliminate any possibility of future customer discomfort and inconvenience. We want to continue to ensure the comfort and safety of our customers." According to the manufacturer, both products were tested in accordance with CPSC regulations. Approximately 500,000 finger puppets were distributed free in Taco Bell Kid's Meals from January 25 through March 28, 1993. About 80,000 inflatable balls, also free in Kid's Meals, were distributed from March 29 through March 31, 1993. Consumers may return both products to any Taco Bell location and receive a complimentary original Taco. A toll-free consumer hotline has been established at 1-800-374-8220 to respond to consumer inquiries
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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