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CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Children's Toys

Recalled August 20, 2001 · CPSC recall 01221 · STK

Recalled children's toys
Hazard
The toys can break, causing small balls to be released, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the toys away from children immediately, and return them to STK International, for a full refund.
Units
About 110,000
Incidents / injuries
STK International and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

The following information will help consumers identify the recalled children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set": Two tambourines consisting of a colorful plastic ring with three balls attached. Inside of the balls are beads that create a rattle sound when shaken. On each side of the tambourine is a sticker with a female cartoon character and the number 985. "Bathtime Water Wheel": A multi-colored plastic toy with a suction cup base and six small cups attached to a water wheel. "Made in China NO:368" is printed on the back of the water wheel. Funny Loco Wind-Up": A multi-colored train with a pig character on a sticker placed on both sides of the toy. "Made in China NO:883" is printed on the back of the train. "Pull Back Duck in Boat": A plastic blue and white boat with colored stickers on the side, a transparent red windshield, and white duck mounted on top of the boat. The toy also comes with a miniature fishing pole and a plastic lobster. A yellow sticker on the boat reads, "My Baby Products" and "PULLBACK DUCKS IN BOAT, MADE IN CHINA."

What to do

Consumers should take the toys away from children immediately, and return them to STK International, for a full refund.

Contact

Consumers should call STK International toll-free at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for information about where to send the toys.

Product
Children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set", "Bathtime Water Wheel", "Funny Loco Wind-Up", and "Pull Back Duck in Boat"
Imported by
STK International, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Retailers
Dollar stores nationwide sold these toys, from September 1999 through May 2001, for about $1.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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