Originally issued August 27, 1997; Revised July 9, 2001
(301) 504-7063
Release # 97-176
CPSC, Placo Announce Recall of Star Wonders Flying Dolls
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Placo Products Company of
Commerce, Calif., is recalling about 140,000 Star Wonders
dolls. During use, the wings of the flying dolls can break
off, causing serious eye injuries to consumers.
CPSC and Placo Products Company have received seven
reports of the dolls' wings breaking off during use,
resulting in serious eyes injuries, including corneal
abrasions, torn retinas and blindness.
The Star Wonders dolls, measuring 6 inches tall, are
made of plastic in black or white flesh tones. They have
colorful wings attached to their arms. The dolls have blond
and purple hair and wear white body suits with red, blue,
gold or green skirts and boots. The dolls can be attached by
their feet to a 7-inch "magical wand" launcher decorated
with a moon or a heart. The Star Wonders dolls spin into the
air when consumers pull a retractable string on the "magical
wand" launcher. A plastic star with a smile face is on the
end of the retractable string. The words, "Made in China,"
on the bottom of the "magical wand" launcher are the only
identifying words on the product.
The dolls are packaged in a colorful cardboard box with
a clear plastic front from which the doll is visible. The
box is labeled in part, "Star Wonders...flies in the
sky...Includes Star Wonders doll and magical wand."
Toy, drug and discount stores nationwide sold the dolls
from January 1996 through August 1997 for about $6.
Consumers should stop using the dolls immediately and
return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
For more information about this recall, consumers should
call Placo Products Company at (626) 288-8220 between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday.
