Clock Tambourine Toys Recalled by STK International
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 1997
Release # 98-023
Company Phone Number: (800) 536-7855 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063
CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Clock Tambourine
Toys
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), STK International Inc. of
Vernon, Calif., is recalling over 20,400 Clock Tambourine
toys. Small pieces could break off the toys, presenting
potential choking and aspiration hazards to young
children.
CPSC and STK International Inc. are not aware of any
injuries involving this toy. This recall is being conducted
to prevent the possibility of injury.
The toy is in the shape of a footed clock face with a
handle. The numbers and hands on the clock are multicolored.
A blue sticker in the center of the clock displays the sun,
moon, clouds, musical notes and stars. The toy contains
metal noisemakers, which are visible through slots in the
back. The clock face is 5.75 inches in diameter while the
toy is 7.75 inches high and 1 inch thick. The toy (model no.
TC-186) is made in China. The model number is not on the toy
or the packaging.
Discount and dollar-type stores nationwide sold the
toys from June 1995 through June 1997 for about $1.
Consumers should take these toys away from young
children immediately and return the toys to STK
International Inc., 2602 E. 37th St., Vernon, CA 90058 for a
refund and postage reimbursement. For more information about
this recall, consumers should call STK International Inc. at
(800) 536-7855 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST Monday through
Friday.
CPSC learned of the problem through testing samples as
part of a joint CPSC/U.S.Customs Service import surveillance
program.
