Al-Dan infant crib toys
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Al-Dan Trading Inc. is recalling 747 infant toys due to a strangulation hazard. The toy consists of four plastic balls measuring 1.5 inches in diameter along with plastic animal figures strung on elastic, with white plastic hooks on each end for attachment to cribs, playpens, strollers, carriages, swings, or infant seats. The toys come in various colors including purple, orange, red, blue, green, and yellow, and make a rattle sound when shaken. They were sold by Daniel Club Wholesalers and Swamis Trading in Miami, Florida from March 1996 to June 1997 for approximately $1 each. The toy presents a risk of strangulation if hung across a crib or playpen and lacks proper labeling to warn consumers of this hazard. While no injuries have been reported with these specific toys, the Commission is aware of at least three deaths from similar toys.
According to the recall notice, consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact Al-Dan Trading at (305) 624-6623 or write to the company at 5390 NW 161st Street, Miami, FL 33014.
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Strangulation
Crib/Playpen Infant Toy Recalled by Al-Dan Trading NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Phone number change. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Nychelle White Originally issued July 16, 1997; Revised July 9, 2001 (301) 504-7063 Release # 97-159 CPSC, Al-Dan Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Infant Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Al-Dan Trading Inc. of Miami, Fla., is recalling 747 infant toys. The toy is marketed for use in a crib. The toy presents a risk of strangulation if hung across a crib or playpen. It is not labeled according to the ASTM voluntary standard to warn consumers about the strangulation risk if the toy is attached to a crib or playpen. CPSC and Al-Dan Trading are not aware of any injuries involving the recalled toys. However, the Commission is aware of at least three deaths resulting from the use of similar toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent future deaths and injuries. The recalled toy consists of four plastic balls, measuring 1.5 inches in diameter, along with some plastic animal figures strung on a piece of elastic. The plastic balls and animal figures come in a variety of colors, such as purple, orange, red, blue, green and yellow. A white plastic hook on each end permits the toy to be attached to a stroller, carriage, swing, or infant seat. The toy makes a rattle sound when shaken. Some of the plastic animals are inconspicuously imprinted with the word "China." The toys were packaged in a clear plastic bag with a multi-colored cardboard header labeled in part, "7 6964581 715612 BIRTH AND UP Baby Toys ... /!\ WARNING CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS. NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS .... MADE IN CHINA." A picture of a baby in a crib with this toy appears on the header. These toys mainly were sold by Daniel Club Wholesalers and Swamis Trading in Miami, Fla., from to March 1996 to June 1997 for about $1. Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall can call Al-Dan at (305) 624-6623 or write to the company at 5390 NW 161st Street, Miami, FL. 33014.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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