CPSC recall · Reported November 16, 2000
Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp.
The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.
Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.y. recalled The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding two red and yellow balloons, ….
Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp. was recalled by Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.y. in November 16, 2000. Reason: The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using this toy immediately and return it to Kmart, for a replacemen…. Verify recall #01033a with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children..
- None
- agency class
- November 16, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01033a with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. 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 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.
Reason for recall
The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using this toy immediately and return it to Kmart, for a replacement toy.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01033a |
| Date reported | November 16, 2000 |
| Date initiated | November 16, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 4,600 |
| 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 stop using this toy immediately and return it to Kmart, for a replacement toy.
- Check the recall number (01033a) 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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