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CPSC, Dolgencorp Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Xylophones Sold at Dollar General Stores

Reported: November 2, 2000 Initiated: November 2, 2000 #01025

Product Description

The toy xylophone is white, rectangular-shaped with a green handle and multi-colored bars including, red, yellow, green and blue. A yellow button shaped like the face of a cat is on the front of the xylophone. The mallet sold with the xylophone is red with two round balls at either end of the mallet. Writing on the box reads, "BABY TOYS XYLOPHONE, TO HELP BABY LEARN AND DEVELOP, and MADE IN CHINA."

Reason for Recall

The red mallet sold with the toy xylophone can get lodged in the throats of young children, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to their local Dollar General store for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 113,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Dolgencorp-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Toy-Xylophones-Sold-at-Dollar-General-Stores

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The toy xylophone is white, rectangular-shaped with a green handle and multi-colored bars including, red, yellow, green and blue. A yellow button shaped like the face of a cat is on the front of the xylophone. The mallet sold with the xylophone is red with two round balls at either end of the mallet. Writing on the box reads, "BABY TOYS XYLOPHONE, TO HELP BABY LEARN AND DEVELOP, and MADE IN CHINA.". Recalled by Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.. Units affected: About 113,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The red mallet sold with the toy xylophone can get lodged in the throats of young children, posing a choking hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to their local Dollar General store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 2, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01025.

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