Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported September 25, 2000
Toy Bars Recalled by Maya
Choking
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Maya Group recalled Toy Bars Recalled by Maya NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office o… - a moderate-severity action.
Toy Bars Recalled by Maya was recalled by Maya Group in September 25, 2000. Reason: Choking. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #00186 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Maya Group issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Choking.
- Moderate
- severity level
- September 25, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00186 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00186) was formally reported on September 25, 2000. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Maya Group is listed as the recalling firm. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: Choking Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Vehicles recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
Toy Bars Recalled by Maya NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2000 Release # 00-186 Maya Recall Hotline: (888) 521-2202 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 Maya Media Contact: Oded Ben-Ezer, (714) 898-0807 Ext. 101 CPSC, The Maya Group Inc. Announce Recall of Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Maya Group Inc., of Garden Grove, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 toy bars for repair. The toy bar attaches to car seats and strollers and has removable toys. One of the toys, a car, can break during use resulting in a small plastic part that poses a choking hazard to young children. The Maya Group Inc. has received six reports of toy cars breaking. There have been no reports of injuries. The toy bars being recalled are the Tiny Love Super Car-Bar, made of multicolor fabric. Three toys attach by Velcro fasteners onto the toy bar. The car that can break moves back and forth on a yellow track. The toy car was made between August 1999 (0899) and January 2000 (0100). The manufacturing date follows a two letter code and is written as month, year on a white tag attached to a Velcro fastener. A "TINYLOVE" label is attached to the side of the car and to the Velcro fastener. The toy was made in China. A toy steering wheel with musical key and a traffic light are also on the toy bar. Catalogs and specialty stores nationwide sold the toys from August 1999 though August 2000 for about $30. Consumers should remove the toy car from the toy bar immediately and call Maya for a free replacement toy at (888) 521-2202 anytime. Consumers also can write to Customer Affairs, The Maya Group Inc./Tiny Love, 12622 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, CA 92841.
Reason for recall
Choking
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00186 |
| Date reported | September 25, 2000 |
| Date initiated | September 25, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Maya Group |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| 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
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Toy Bars Recalled by Maya NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2000 Release # 00-186 Maya Recall Hotline: (888) 521-2202 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 Maya Media Contact: Oded Ben-Ezer, (714) 898-0807 Ext. 101 CPSC, The Maya Group Inc. Announce Recall of Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Maya Group Inc., of Garden Grove, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 toy bars for repair. The toy bar attaches to car seats and strollers and has removable toys. One of the toys, a car, can break during use resulting in a small plastic part that poses a choking hazard to young children. The Maya Group Inc. has received six reports of toy cars breaking. There have been no reports of injuries. The toy bars being recalled are the Tiny Love Super Car-Bar, made of multicolor fabric. Three toys attach by Velcro fasteners onto the toy bar. The car that can break moves back and forth on a yellow track. The toy car was made between August 1999 (0899) and January 2000 (0100). The manufacturing date follows a two letter code and is written as month, year on a white tag attached to a Velcro fastener. A "TINYLOVE" label is attached to the side of the car and to the Velcro fastener. The toy was made in China. A toy steering wheel with musical key and a traffic light are also on the toy bar. Catalogs and specialty stores nationwide sold the toys from August 1999 though August 2000 for about $30. Consumers should remove the toy car from the toy bar immediately and call Maya for a free replacement toy at (888) 521-2202 anytime. Consumers also can write to Customer Affairs, The Maya Group Inc./Tiny Love, 12622 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, CA 92841.. Recalled by Maya Group.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Choking
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 25, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 00186.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (00186) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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