Baby Rattle & Colorforms Puzzles Recalled by Toys-R-Us
USBaby Rattle & Colorforms Puzzles Recalled by Toys-R-Us
Recalling Firm: Shin Nihon Tsusho, Colorforms, Toys R Us, Lash Distributors, Crib Pals, Story Book Puzzles
Grund für den Rückruf / Gefahr
TranslatedChoking
Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation
TranslatedBaby Rattle & Colorforms Puzzles Recalled by Toys-R-Us NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 1988 Release # 88-026 Toys-R-Us Recalls Baby Rattle And Colorforms Puzzles WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Toys-R-Us of Rochelle Park, New Jersey, is recalling Colorforms #150 Story Book Puzzles and Crib Pals Shake and Twist Baby Rattles, #098132, because they violate safety requirements and present a potential choking hazard. The Colorforms #150 Story Book Puzzles are five piece wooden puzzles in two models: The "Pinky Brite Bear" and the "Rosy Brite Bear". The puzzles are packaged in brightly colored boxes labeled, "COLORFORMS WOOD N' PEG BRITE BEAR STORY BOOK PUZZLE, AGES 1 l/2 TO 3 YEARS. MADE IN COSTA RICA DISTRIBUTED BY LASH DISTRIBUTORS, ROCHELLE PARK, NJ 07662. Some of the pieces of the puzzles are small parts and present a potential choking hazard. The Department of Consumer Protection for the State of Connecticut identified this violation. Approximately 12,000 of these puzzles were sold nationwide from September '86 to December '87 through Toys-R-Us Stores for approximately $5.97. The Crib Pals Shake N' Twist Baby Rattle, #098132, measures 5 l/2 inches by 1 3/4 inches. One end has a ball 1 l/2 inches in diameter which contains liquid and six colored pellets. The other end contains a squeaker 1 3/4 inches in diameter. The rattler can break during use, and the broken pieces present a potential choking hazard. The rattle is packaged on a card labeled, "CRIB PALS SHAKE AND TWIST RATTLE, TOYS-R-US, AGES 6 MONTHS AND UP SKN 098132, MANUFACTURED BY SHIN NIHON TSUSHO JAPAN." Approximately 24,000 of these rattles were sold nationwide from March '86 to December '87 through Toys-R-Us stores for approximately $1.48. Although the CPSC and Toys-R-Us have not received reports of any injuries or deaths involving the Colorforms puzzles or the Shake and Twist baby rattles, consumers should take these toys away from children and return them to any Toys-R-Us store for a full refund of the purchase price. Anyone wishing additional information about this recall may call Toys-R-Us at 201-368-5433.
Betroffene Produkte
TranslatedColorform Wood N' Peg Pinky Brite Bear Story Book Puzzles; Colorform Wood N' Peg Rosy Brite Bear Story Book Puzzles; Toys R Us Crib Pals Shake and Twist Baby Rattles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1988/Toys-R-Us-Recalls-Baby-Rattle-And-Colorforms-Puzzles |
| Title | Baby Rattle & Colorforms Puzzles Recalled by Toys-R-Us |
| Hazards › Name | Choking |
| Products › 1 › Name | Colorform Wood N' Peg Pinky Brite Bear Story Book Puzzles |
| Products › 1 › Type | Puzzles |
| Products › 1 › Category I D | 2085 |
| Products › 2 › Name | Colorform Wood N' Peg Rosy Brite Bear Story Book Puzzles |
| Products › 2 › Type | Rattles |
| Products › 2 › Category I D | 2093 |
| Products › 3 › Name | Toys R Us Crib Pals Shake and Twist Baby Rattles |
| Recall I D | 4739 |
| Recall Date | 1988-05-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | Baby Rattle & Colorforms Puzzles Recalled by Toys-R-Us NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 1988 Release # 88-026 Toys-R-Us Recalls Baby Rattle And Colorforms Puzzles WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Toys-R-Us of Rochelle Park, New Jersey, is recalling Colorforms #150 Story Book Puzzles and Crib Pals Shake and Twist Baby Rattles, #098132, because they violate safety requirements and present a potential choking hazard. The Colorforms #150 Story Book Puzzles are five piece wooden puzzles in two models: The "Pinky Brite Bear" and the "Rosy Brite Bear". The puzzles are packaged in brightly colored boxes labeled, "COLORFORMS WOOD N' PEG BRITE BEAR STORY BOOK PUZZLE, AGES 1 l/2 TO 3 YEARS. MADE IN COSTA RICA DISTRIBUTED BY LASH DISTRIBUTORS, ROCHELLE PARK, NJ 07662. Some of the pieces of the puzzles are small parts and present a potential choking hazard. The Department of Consumer Protection for the State of Connecticut identified this violation. Approximately 12,000 of these puzzles were sold nationwide from September '86 to December '87 through Toys-R-Us Stores for approximately $5.97. The Crib Pals Shake N' Twist Baby Rattle, #098132, measures 5 l/2 inches by 1 3/4 inches. One end has a ball 1 l/2 inches in diameter which contains liquid and six colored pellets. The other end contains a squeaker 1 3/4 inches in diameter. The rattler can break during use, and the broken pieces present a potential choking hazard. The rattle is packaged on a card labeled, "CRIB PALS SHAKE AND TWIST RATTLE, TOYS-R-US, AGES 6 MONTHS AND UP SKN 098132, MANUFACTURED BY SHIN NIHON TSUSHO JAPAN." Approximately 24,000 of these rattles were sold nationwide from March '86 to December '87 through Toys-R-Us stores for approximately $1.48. Although the CPSC and Toys-R-Us have not received reports of any injuries or deaths involving the Colorforms puzzles or the Shake and Twist baby rattles, consumers should take these toys away from children and return them to any Toys-R-Us store for a full refund of the purchase price. Anyone wishing additional information about this recall may call Toys-R-Us at 201-368-5433. |
| Recall Number | 88026 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Shin Nihon Tsusho |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Colorforms |
| Manufacturers › 3 › Name | Toys R Us |
| Manufacturers › 4 › Name | Lash Distributors |
| Manufacturers › 5 › Name | Crib Pals |
| Manufacturers › 6 › Name | Story Book Puzzles |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Costa Rica |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Japan |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Baby Rattle & Colorforms Puzzles Recalled by Toys-R-Us?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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