Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported May 30, 2013
Fred Meyer Recalls "Chicken Dance" Easter Chicks Due to Hearing Damage Hazard
The toy's music can reach decibel levels that exceed ASTM F963 standard, posing a hearing damage hazard.
The recall
issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The toy's music can reach decibel levels that exceed ASTM F963 standard, posing a hearing damage hazard..
- Moderate
- severity level
- May 30, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13206 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #13206) was formally reported on May 30, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: The toy's music can reach decibel levels that exceed ASTM F963 standard, posing a hearing damage hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 13 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
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Where this recall sits in the database
Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Affected scope
About 1,000
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Product Description
The recalled toy is a yellow chick in a furry multi-colored Easter egg shell that has a shell top with bunny ears and bright orange feet and nose. It has a music player and is approximately 9.5 inches tall. The chick plays music and dances when the left wing is squeezed. The sewn-on label reads "DanDee Collector's Choice" and also has the manufacture date and batch number printed, as follows: 11/2012 120613670.
Reason for Recall
The toy's music can reach decibel levels that exceed ASTM F963 standard, posing a hearing damage hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13206 |
| Date reported | May 30, 2013 |
| Date initiated | May 30, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,000 |
| 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled toy is a yellow chick in a furry multi-colored Easter egg shell that has a shell top with bunny ears and bright orange feet and nose. It has a music player and is approximately 9.5 inches tall. The chick plays music and dances when the left wing is squeezed. The sewn-on label reads "DanDee Collector's Choice" and also has the manufacture date and batch number printed, as follows: 11/2012 120613670.. Units affected: About 1,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The toy's music can reach decibel levels that exceed ASTM F963 standard, posing a hearing damage hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 30, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13206.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (13206) 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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Data Sources
Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported May 30, 2013.
- Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
- Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
- Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.
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Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).