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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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CPSC Media Contact:
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December 19, 1995
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(301) 504-7908
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Release # 96-047
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CPSC, Accoutrements Announce Squeak Toy Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Accoutrements of Seattle, Washington, is voluntarily recalling 120,960 Squeak Pickle toys and 25,056 Squeak Kangaroo and baby kangaroo toys. During normal use, the squeaker device can separate from the toys, posing a choking hazard for young children.
The Squeak Pickles, item S877, were sold individually from bags of 12 labelled in part, "*** The Coral Line *** Accoutrements *** Not for children under 3 *** made in China *** ." The green rubber pickles each measure 3.5 inches long. The rubber Squeak Kangaroo and baby kangaroo toys, item 9394, were sold as a set in a box labelled in part, "*** GREAT MOTHERHOOD *** FOR AGES 3 AND UP *** Squeaking *** Kangaroo *** MADE IN CHINA*** S.D.S. TOYS ***." The grey and black kangaroo measures approximately 5 inches tall. The baby kangaroo measures about 1.5 inches tall and fits in the kangaroo's pouch.
Retail, toy, museum, chain and drug stores sold the pickle toys nationwide for approximately 35 cents apiece between August 1991 and November 1995. The same types of stores sold the Kangaroo toys from May 1990 through November 1995 for approximately $2.50.
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return the toys to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should call Accoutrements toll free at (800) 886-2221.
To date, Accoutrements and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents involving these toys. The toys were brought to CPSC's attention through CPSC's import surveillance program, performed in cooperation with the U.S. Customs Service.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
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