Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp.
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2000
Release # 01-033
Company Phone Number: (866) 666-8266
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp.
PRODUCT: Musical Pull Toys - Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y., is
voluntarily recalling about 4,600 Curious George musical pull toys for
replacement. The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding
two red and yellow balloons, attached by two retractable green fabric
covered elastic cords. It can hang from cribs, playpens, or other
juvenile furniture. A red tag on the toy reads in part "STYLE # 3490,
Curious George Adventures, and Made In China." When the cords are
pulled, the toy plays music as the cords retract. Kmart stores
nationwide sold these toys from June 1999 through September 1999 for
about $10.
PROBLEM: The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a
strangulation risk to young children.
INCIDENT/INJURIES: Prestige Toy Corp. has received a report of a child
found with the cords of the toy wrapped around his neck. No injuries
have been reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these toys immediately and
return it to Kmart for a replacement toy. For more information, contact
Prestige Toy Corp at (866) 666-8266 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday.
Toys that have the green elastic cords sewn together halfway below the
red and yellow balloons are not included in this recall.
