CPSC recall · Reported July 24, 2000
CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Plush Shape Sorters and Stacking Toys
The stuffing of the toys can contain sewing needles and sharp metal pieces. Young children could ingest or be cut by these sharp metal pieces.
The CPSC recalled Plush Shape Sorter Toys - The Gymboree Corp., of Burlingame, Calif., is voluntarily recal….
CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Plush Shape Sorters and Stacking Toys was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 24, 2000. Reason: The stuffing of the toys can contain sewing needles and sharp metal pieces. Young children could ingest or be…. Remedy: Stop using the toys immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refun…. Verify recall #00150 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The stuffing of the toys can contain sewing needles and sharp metal pieces. Young children could ingest or be….
- None
- agency class
- July 24, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00150 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00150) was formally reported on July 24, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as about 19,000 Plush Shape Sorter toys and about 12,000 Plush Stacking toys.
The documented reason for this recall is: The stuffing of the toys can contain sewing needles and sharp metal pieces. Young children could ingest or be cut by these sharp metal pieces. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Stop using the toys immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
Plush Shape Sorter Toys - The Gymboree Corp., of Burlingame, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 plush shape sorter toys. The toy is a multi-colored, plush fabric sorter box with six shapes that rattle, crackle or squeak, and have a multi-pattern design including, green with blue polk-a-dots, red and orange checks, and blue and green stripes. A label on the toy reads, "GYMBOREE" and "Made In China." Plush Stacking Toys - The Gymboree Corp., of Burlingame, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 plush stacking toys. The toy has four mutli-colored stacking shapes that graduate from large to small with plush fabric that rattle, crackle or squeak. The shapes of the stacking toy are a circle, square, triangle and star, and have multi-pattern designs including green with purple polk-a-dots, red and orange checks, and blue and green stripes. A label on these toys read, "GYMBOREE" and "Made In China."
Reason for recall
The stuffing of the toys can contain sewing needles and sharp metal pieces. Young children could ingest or be cut by these sharp metal pieces.
Remedy, what to do
Stop using the toys immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00150 |
| Date reported | July 24, 2000 |
| Date initiated | July 24, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | about 19,000 Plush Shape Sorter toys and about 12,000 Plush Stacking toys |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Stop using the toys immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
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