Train Alphabetic Spelling" Recalled by Division Sales
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 28, 1989
Release # 89-092
Division Sales Recalls "Train Alphabetic Spelling" Toy Because Of Potential Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, DC. -- Division Sales, Inc., Itasca, Illinois
is voluntarily recalling its "Train Alphabetic Spelling # 77792".
Anne Graham, Acting Chairman, of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) said, "The wooden train is being recalled
because small parts may break off the trains resulting in
potential choking hazards to young children. Neither Division
Sales nor the CPSC is aware of any injuries."
Approximately 13,000 of these toys were distributed
nationwide prior to March 1989. The wooden trains sold for
approximately $5.00 each. The four-car train is made of wood
covered with shellac. The engine is made of natural wood
approximately five inches long with a 22-inch red cord attached
to the front for pulling. Two of the three remaining cars are
seven inches long and one is five inches long. They are open-bed
cars with pegs sticking up so that 1 1/2-inch square figures can
be placed standing on the train. Each figure is square with
smiling faces and letters painted on them.
Graham said, "Consumers should take the toys away from
young children and return them to the place of purchase for a
full refund of the purchase price." Consumers who have questions
may call Division Sales toll-free at 1-800-621-8134.