WASHINGTON, D.C. -- McCrory Corporation, York, is
voluntarily recalling approximately 6,000 L'il Tots "Baby's First
Gift Sets" because one of the toys in the set, the "Hanging
Melody Bells," may present a potential strangulation hazard to
infants.
The "Baby's First Gift Sets" were distributed on the East and West
coasts and throughout the South in 1986 for about $11.99. The "Hanging
Melody Bells" toy consists of a white plastic strap approximately 28
inches long with five colored plastic bells suspended from it. The
ends of the strap allow the toy to be attached to a crib or playpen
rail.
While no strangulations or injuries have been reported to McCrory,
it is recalling this toy because consumers may leave the toy in the
crib longer than is considered safe. In particular, the package is
labeled as appropriate for children "ages three to 18 months," but does
not caution consumers to remove the bells from the crib when the infant
begins to push up on hands and knees or reaches five months of age.
Also, the package does not contain information about the risk if the
toy is not removed.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, five-month-old
infants can pull themselves up to a hanging crib toy and may become
entangled or fall forward over it, possibly strangulation.
Consumers should take the Hanging Melody Bells away from children and return them
to the nearest McCrory store for a refund of the purchase price. For
more information, or to locate the nearest store, consumers may call
McCrory toll-free at 1-800-284-3704, ext. 7514.