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CPSC recall · Reported February 23, 2006

Chicken Limbo Party Games Recalled After 23 Reports of Injuries

The game's two side poles do not fit into their bases properly, making the game unstable. This can cause the game to completely fall apart if touched, hitting children playing the…

Recall #
06096
Affected scope
About 461,000
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Milton Bradley, of East Longmeadow, Mass. recalled The recalled "Chicken Limbo" is a plastic electronic game consisting of two red vertical ….

Chicken Limbo Party Games Recalled After 23 Reports of Injuries was recalled by Milton Bradley, of East Longmeadow, Mass. in February 23, 2006. Reason: The game's two side poles do not fit into their bases properly, making the game unstable. This can cause the …. Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled Chicken Limbo game away from children immediately and …. Verify recall #06096 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Milton Bradley, of East Longmeadow, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The game's two side poles do not fit into their bases properly, making the game unstable. This can cause the ….

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February 23, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06096 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 recalled "Chicken Limbo" is a plastic electronic game consisting of two red vertical poles set in yellow bases and an orange horizontal bar with a plastic white chicken at the center of the bar. The game is intended for children age 4 and up.

Reason for recall

The game's two side poles do not fit into their bases properly, making the game unstable. This can cause the game to completely fall apart if touched, hitting children playing the game as well as bystanders.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take the recalled Chicken Limbo game away from children immediately and contact Milton Bradley to receive a free repair kit. The kit contains two yellow plastic replacement side poles to stabilize the toy.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 06096
Date reported February 23, 2006
Date initiated February 23, 2006
Recalling firm Milton Bradley, of East Longmeadow, Mass.
Affected scope About 461,000
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 the recalled Chicken Limbo game away from children immediately and contact Milton Bradley to receive a free…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled "Chicken Limbo" is a plastic electronic game consisting of two red vertical poles set in yellow bases and an orange horizontal bar with a plastic white chicken at the center of the bar. The game is intended for children age 4 and up.. Recalled by Milton Bradley, of East Longmeadow, Mass.. Units affected: About 461,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The game's two side poles do not fit into their bases properly, making the game unstable. This can cause the game to completely fall apart if touched, hitting children playing the game as well as bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should take the recalled Chicken Limbo game away from children immediately and contact Milton Bradley to receive a free repair kit. The kit contains two yellow plastic replacement side poles to stabilize the toy.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 23, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06096.
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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