Surge reversible Shar-pei dog hand puppets
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Black & Decker is recalling approximately 35,000 Surge reversible Shar-Pei dog hand puppets that were distributed between April 1994 and November 1994. The puppets were given as free gifts with new Black & Decker SurgeXpress Irons (models F850, F855, F860S, F860SP, F895, F895S, and F895SP) and were also available through direct mail order. The puppets, which are approximately 11 inches tall with either brown or amber-colored eyes and labeled with "Surge" on a sewn-on tag, could have their eyes detach over time, creating a potential choking hazard for children, though no injuries have been reported.
According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately remove the hand puppet from children and call Black & Decker at (800) 318-7508 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, to obtain a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope for returning the puppet. Upon return, consumers will receive a $10.00 refund plus applicable shipping and handling expenses.
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Choking
November 15, 1994 Release # 95-025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Black and Decker Household Products Group of Shelton, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 35,000 Surge reversible Shar-pei dog hand puppets. These puppets passed all toy safety tests specified under federal regulations at the time they were shipped. However, in response to recent consumer concerns and product returns, Black and Decker initiated additional testing, which revealed that the puppets' eyes, over time, could detach, posing a potential choking hazard to children. Although no injuries have been reported, the company is taking this action as a preventive measure.The puppets, which were not manufactured by Black and Decker, were distributed in retail stores throughout the United States from April 1994 through November 1994 as premiums (free gifts) with new Black and Decker SurgeXpress Irons, models F850, F855, F860S, F860SP, F895, F895S, and F895SP. Black and Decker also made the puppets available through direct mail order.The puppets, all labeled with "Surge " on a sewn-on tag on the bottom, are approximately 11 inches tall and have either brown or amber (orange) eyes.Consumers should immediately take the hand puppet away from children and call Black and Decker for a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope in which to return the puppet for a $10.00 refund plus applicable shipping and handling expenses. For more information about this recall and to obtain a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope for returning the puppet, call Black and Decker at (800) 318-7508 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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