Craft Dolls And Rattles Recalled For Possible Choking Hazards
USCraft Dolls And Rattles Recalled For Possible Choking Hazards
Recalling Firm: M. Ginsburg
Motivo del Retiro / Peligro
TranslatedChoking
Descripción del Producto e Identificación
TranslatedCraft Dolls And Rattles Recalled For Possible Choking Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 1989 Release # 89-003 Craft Dolls And Rattles Recalled For Possible Choking Hazards FOR RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. Six dolls and five rattles are voluntarily being recalled by M. Ginsburg & Co. of Chicago, Illinois, because of possible choking hazards to infants and young children. Sold in craft stores, the dolls and rattles were marketed as decorations. The six dolls are: 3-1/21" Doll #5219; 6-1/2" Baby Doll #5386; 3-1/21" Crawling Baby Doll #5602; 3-1/21" Sitting Baby Doll #5603; 6" Dressed Doll with Crystal Eyes #5613; 5" Sitting Doll with Yarn Hair in Yellow' Pink, Red, Blue, or Rust #5406. These dolls are being recalled because the arms and/or heads can be pulled off and choked on by a young child. The five rattles are: Plastic Clothespin #6599, a 4-1/211 pink or blue clothespin with a painted-on face and cloth ribbon; Plastic Spoon #6600, a 4-1/2" pink or blue spoon with a painted- on face and cloth ribbon; Plastic Safety Pin #6601, a 4-1/211 pink or blue safety pin with cloth ribbon; Plastic Telephone #6638, a 4-1/2" pink or blue telephone receiver with a cloth ribbon; and Plastic Rattle #6640, a 2-1/2" pink ball with blue handle or a blue ball with pink handle. These rattles are small enough to fit into an infant's mouth, and long enough to reach the back of the throat and cause choking. Consumers who purchased these dolls and rattles should immediately take them away from young children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price. For additional information, you may call M. Ginsburg & Co. at 1-800-621-3681.
Productos Afectados
TranslatedM. Ginsburg Baby Doll toys; M. Ginsburg Crawling Baby Doll toys; M. Ginsburg Doll toys; M. Ginsburg Dressed Doll with Crystal Eyes toys; M. Ginsburg Plastic Clothespin rattles; M. Ginsburg Plastic Rattles; M. Ginsburg Plastic Safety Pin rattles; M. Ginsburg Plastic Spoon rattles; M. Ginsburg Plastic Telephone rattles; M. Ginsburg Sitting Baby Doll toys; M. Ginsburg Sitting Doll with Yarn Hair toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1989/Craft-Dolls-And-Rattles-Recalled-For-Possible-Choking-Hazards- |
| Title | Craft Dolls And Rattles Recalled For Possible Choking Hazards |
| Hazards › Name | Choking |
| Products › 1 › Name | M. Ginsburg Baby Doll toys |
| Products › 2 › Name | M. Ginsburg Crawling Baby Doll toys |
| Products › 3 › Name | M. Ginsburg Doll toys |
| Products › 4 › Name | M. Ginsburg Dressed Doll with Crystal Eyes toys |
| Products › 5 › Name | M. Ginsburg Plastic Clothespin rattles |
| Products › 6 › Name | M. Ginsburg Plastic Rattles |
| Products › 6 › Type | Toy Dolls & Accessories |
| Products › 6 › Category I D | 2191 |
| Products › 7 › Name | M. Ginsburg Plastic Safety Pin rattles |
| Products › 8 › Name | M. Ginsburg Plastic Spoon rattles |
| Products › 9 › Name | M. Ginsburg Plastic Telephone rattles |
| Products › 9 › Type | Rattles |
| Products › 9 › Category I D | 2093 |
| Products › 10 › Name | M. Ginsburg Sitting Baby Doll toys |
| Products › 11 › Name | M. Ginsburg Sitting Doll with Yarn Hair toys |
| Recall I D | 4809 |
| Recall Date | 1989-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | Craft Dolls And Rattles Recalled For Possible Choking Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 1989 Release # 89-003 Craft Dolls And Rattles Recalled For Possible Choking Hazards FOR RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. Six dolls and five rattles are voluntarily being recalled by M. Ginsburg & Co. of Chicago, Illinois, because of possible choking hazards to infants and young children. Sold in craft stores, the dolls and rattles were marketed as decorations. The six dolls are: 3-1/21" Doll #5219; 6-1/2" Baby Doll #5386; 3-1/21" Crawling Baby Doll #5602; 3-1/21" Sitting Baby Doll #5603; 6" Dressed Doll with Crystal Eyes #5613; 5" Sitting Doll with Yarn Hair in Yellow' Pink, Red, Blue, or Rust #5406. These dolls are being recalled because the arms and/or heads can be pulled off and choked on by a young child. The five rattles are: Plastic Clothespin #6599, a 4-1/211 pink or blue clothespin with a painted-on face and cloth ribbon; Plastic Spoon #6600, a 4-1/2" pink or blue spoon with a painted- on face and cloth ribbon; Plastic Safety Pin #6601, a 4-1/211 pink or blue safety pin with cloth ribbon; Plastic Telephone #6638, a 4-1/2" pink or blue telephone receiver with a cloth ribbon; and Plastic Rattle #6640, a 2-1/2" pink ball with blue handle or a blue ball with pink handle. These rattles are small enough to fit into an infant's mouth, and long enough to reach the back of the throat and cause choking. Consumers who purchased these dolls and rattles should immediately take them away from young children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price. For additional information, you may call M. Ginsburg & Co. at 1-800-621-3681. |
| Recall Number | 89003 |
| Manufacturers › Name | M. Ginsburg |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-07T00:00:00 |
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 Craft Dolls And Rattles Recalled For Possible Choking Hazards?
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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