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Product recall · CPSCMay 23, 2007Serious
Tri-Star International Children's Toys
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
These toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Tri-Star at (510) 856-8785 anytime or CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The product
The recall involves three different types of toys. The ball rattle is a multi-colored, 3-inch ball with oval openings and a small hexagon opening at each end. The wrist rattle toy is a white plastic wristband toy with six multi-colored balls with small bells inside. The wind-up toy is a 7.5-inch pink giraffe with yellow legs and a green wind-up knob below the tail of the giraffe.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,000
- Recall date
- May 23, 2007
- Brand
- Tri-Star International Inc., of Newark, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Dollar stores in California from January 2005 through May 2007 for about $1.
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: “Tri-Star International Recalls Children's Toys Due to Choking 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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