Mackie International Inc. Recalls Fruit Drink Because Of Potential Choking Hazards
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2, 1989
Release # 89-075
Mackie International Inc. Recalls Fruit Drink Because Of Potential Choking Hazards
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) announced that Mackie International Inc. of Paramount,
California is voluntarily recalling their plastic toy gun,
"Chilly Bang Bang Fruit Drink" because it may pose a potential
choking hazard to young children. The opening tab at the end of
the gun barrel separates and is a small part which could be
ingested by small children and cause choking.
Approximately 30,000 toy guns were sold in retail stores
nationwide from April through May 1989 for approximately $.30
each.
The toy guns should be taken away from children immediately
and returned to the retail store where purchased for a full
refund.
The possible small parts problem was brought to the
Commission's and the company's attention by the Empire State
Consumer Association. The Hazardous Product Task Force of the
New York Attorney General's office worked together with the CPSC
and the company on the corrective action plan.
While neither the CPSC nor Mackie International, Inc. is
aware of any injuries associated with the toy gun, the recall is
undertaken as a preventive measure.