Toys "R" Us, Inc. Recalls Siren Whistle Toy Because Of Potential Choking Hazards
WASHINGTON, DC -- Toys "R" Us, Inc. of Paramus, New Jersey
is voluntarily recalling 9,600 "Siren Whistle" toys because they
may pose a potential choking hazard to young children.
The products being recalled consist of sets of five or
eight solid-color whistles (yellow, white, red, blue, orange,
green, pink, and black) made of plastic measuring 1-3/4 inches
long. The product is identified as "Siren Whistles", Lucky Star
Enterprises, #69096 (SKNO81825) and Unique Industries, #8848
(SKNI85892), made in Taiwan. The whistles break apart
easily, causing small parts to separate from the whistles which
could be ingested by a child. The company discovered the problem
after receiving a consumer complaint that a child sucked the
metal noisemaker from the whistle into his mouth and then coughed
it out.
These "Siren Whistles" were sold nationwide in the first
quarter of 1989 through Toys "R" Us, Inc. stores for $.89 to $.97
per package. While neither CPSC nor Toys "R" Us, Inc. is aware
of any injuries associated with the toy, this corrective action
is being taken to prevent the possibility.
Consumers having these "Whistle Toys" should take them away
from children and return them to the nearest Toys "R" Us, Inc.
store for a full refund of the purchase price.
Consumers who have any questions about this recall may
contact Toys "R" Us, Inc. at 1-800-548-0364.