CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall to Replace Busy Poppin' Pals Toys
Press Release # 00-164
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(Two children and an adult playing, both children have their own toy) In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playskool is recalling to replace approximately 420,000 units of Busy Poppin' Pals. (close-up of small spring) Small springs inside the toy can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
(Two children and adult playing with toy) Playskool has received 16 reports of broken springs. Five children have put the broken springs in their mouths, resulting in two children suffering lacerations.
(View of toy) Busy Poppin' Pals is a 13 inch long white toy with blue, yellow and red buttons, (close-up of child playing with toy) levers and knobs of various shapes that, when activated, make animal characters pop up from under lids of corresponding colors.(close of animal faces) The pop-up animals are a giraffe, elephant, panda bear, lion and monkey. (close-up of "Playskool" label) The toy has a white carry handle (view of toy) and the "Playskool" logo on the front.
(Children playing with toy) Mass merchandise stores and toy stores including "Toys-R-Us", sold these toys nationwide for about 10 dollars.
(Screen reading:" Jan 1996-Aug 2000; approx. $10') The toys were sold from January 1996 through August 2000. (adult taking toy away from child) Parents and caregivers should stop young children from using these toys immediately and (woman calling company) call Playskool toll free at (number shown) (877) 518-9743 anytime or go to (web address shown) www.hasbro.com to (woman looking at the bottom of the toy while still on the phone and saying "5415") arrange for a free, redesigned replacement product.
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