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CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of Additional 170,000 Busy Poppin' Pals Toys

Reported: December 8, 2000 Initiated: December 8, 2000 #01050

Product Description

Playskool's Sesame Street Busy Poppin' Pals toy is a 13-inch long white plastic toy with blue, yellow and green buttons, levers and knobs of various shapes that, when activated, make Sesame Street characters pop up from under the toy's base. The characters -- Elmo, Ernie, Big Bird, Bert, and Cookie Monster -- are hidden under corresponding blue, yellow or green lids that have the numbers one through five imprinted on top. The toy has a white carry handle and features the Playskool and Sesame Street logos on the front. The model number, "5446," "MADE IN CHINA" and "C-023B" are imprinted on the bottom of the toy. Busy Poppin' Pals toys with model 6205 have different springs and are not part of this recall. Any Busy Poppin' Pals toys that have "Made in Mexico" imprinted on the toy's bottom are not part of this recall.

Reason for Recall

Small springs inside these toys 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 Playskool to get information about how to receive a free redesigned replacement toy.

Details

Units Affected
170,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Playskool-Announce-Recall-of-Additional-170000-Busy-Poppin-Pals-Toys

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Playskool's Sesame Street Busy Poppin' Pals toy is a 13-inch long white plastic toy with blue, yellow and green buttons, levers and knobs of various shapes that, when activated, make Sesame Street characters pop up from under the toy's base. The characters -- Elmo, Ernie, Big Bird, Bert, and Cookie Monster -- are hidden under corresponding blue, yellow or green lids that have the numbers one through five imprinted on top. The toy has a white carry handle and features the Playskool and Sesame Street logos on the front. The model number, "5446," "MADE IN CHINA" and "C-023B" are imprinted on the bottom of the toy. Busy Poppin' Pals toys with model 6205 have different springs and are not part of this recall. Any Busy Poppin' Pals toys that have "Made in Mexico" imprinted on the toy's bottom are not part of this recall.. Units affected: 170,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Small springs inside these toys can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playskool to get information about how to receive a free redesigned replacement toy.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 8, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01050.

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