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Product recall · CPSCMay 30, 2013Worth checking
Fred Meyer "Chicken Dance" Easter Chicks Due to Hearing Damage Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The toy's music can reach decibel levels that exceed ASTM F963 standard, posing a hearing damage hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Who to contact: Fred Meyer toll free at (888) 247-4439 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT on Saturdays and Sundays, press 3 and then 1 to speak to a representative; or online at www.fredmeyer.com and then click on Recall Alerts under Services at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
The recalled toy is a yellow chick in a furry multi-colored Easter egg shell that has a shell top with bunny ears and bright orange feet and nose. It has a music player and is approximately 9.5 inches tall. The chick plays music and dances when the left wing is squeezed. The sewn-on label reads "DanDee Collector's Choice" and also has the manufacture date and batch number printed, as follows: 11/2012 120613670.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,000
- Recall date
- May 30, 2013
- Brand
- Fred Meyer, Inc., of Portland, Ore.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- No injuries have been reported.
Select Fred Meyer stores in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska from February to March 2013 for about $20.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Fred Meyer Recalls "Chicken Dance" Easter Chicks Due to Hearing Damage Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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