CPSC recall · Reported August 16, 2000
CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall to Replace Busy Poppin' Pals Toys
Small springs inside the toy can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
The CPSC recalled The Playskool Busy Poppin' Pals is a 13-inch-long white plastic toy with blue, yellow and….
CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall to Replace Busy Poppin' Pals Toys was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 16, 2000. Reason: Small springs inside the toy can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and contact Playsko…. Verify recall #00164 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Small springs inside the toy can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children..
- None
- agency class
- 420K units
- affected scope
- August 16, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00164 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The Playskool Busy Poppin' Pals is a 13-inch-long white plastic toy with blue, yellow and red buttons, levers and knobs of various shapes that, when activated, make animal characters pop up from under the toy's base. The animals are hidden under blue, yellow or red lids that have the numbers 1 through 5 on top. The lid colors match the color of the buttons, levers and knobs that activate them. The pop-up animals are a giraffe, elephant, panda bear, lion and monkey. The toy has a white carry handle and has the Playskool logo on the front. The model number 5415 and "MADE IN CHINA" are imprinted on the bottom of the toy.
Reason for recall
Small springs inside the toy can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and contact Playskool to receive a free, redesigned replacement toy.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00164 |
| Date reported | August 16, 2000 |
| Date initiated | August 16, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | 420,000 |
| 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
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and contact Playskool to receive a free, redesigned replace…
- Check the recall number (00164) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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