Crib/Playpen Infant Toy Recalled by Al-Dan Trading
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
Note: Phone number change.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:Nychelle White
Originally issued July 16, 1997; Revised July 9, 2001
(301) 504-7063
Release # 97-159
CPSC, Al-Dan Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Infant Toys
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), Al-Dan Trading Inc. of Miami, Fla., is
recalling 747 infant toys. The toy is marketed for use in a
crib. The toy presents a risk of strangulation if hung across a
crib or playpen. It is not labeled according to the ASTM
voluntary standard to warn consumers about the strangulation risk
if the toy is attached to a crib or playpen.
CPSC and Al-Dan Trading are not aware of any injuries
involving the recalled toys.
However, the Commission is aware of at least three deaths
resulting from the use of similar toys. This recall is being
conducted to prevent future deaths and injuries.
The recalled toy consists of four plastic balls, measuring
1.5 inches in diameter, along with some plastic animal figures
strung on a piece of elastic. The plastic balls and animal
figures come in a variety of colors, such as purple, orange, red,
blue, green and yellow.
A white plastic hook on each end permits the toy to be attached
to a stroller, carriage, swing, or infant seat. The toy makes a
rattle sound when shaken. Some of the plastic animals are
inconspicuously imprinted with the word "China."
The toys were packaged in a clear plastic bag with a
multi-colored cardboard header labeled in part, "7 6964581 715612
BIRTH AND UP Baby Toys ... /!\ WARNING CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL
PARTS. NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS .... MADE IN CHINA." A
picture of a baby in a crib with this toy appears on the header.
These toys mainly were sold by Daniel Club Wholesalers and
Swamis Trading in Miami, Fla., from to March 1996 to June 1997
for about $1.
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children
immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a
full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall can call
Al-Dan at (305) 624-6623 or write to the company at 5390 NW 161st
Street, Miami, FL. 33014.