CPSCGeneral Alert

Play Gyms Repaired by American Toy & Furniture and Sears

Publié le: 26 janvier 1983ID du rappel: 83003Catégorie: Produits de ConsommationPays: États-Unis
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Play Gyms Repaired by American Toy & Furniture and Sears

Recalling Firm: Sears, American Toy & Furniture Company

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Motif du rappel / Danger

Entrapment

Description du produit & Identification

Play Gyms Repaired by American Toy & Furniture and Sears NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Firm is out of business. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued January 26, 1983; Revised July 10, 2001 Release # 83-003 CPSC Announces Repair Program For Children's Play Gyms WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, American Toy & Furniture Company, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, and Sears, Roebuck and Co., today announced a voluntary repair program of 30,000 children's play gyms sold from 1976 through July, 1980. There have been no reports of incidents or injuries involving this gym. However, there have been three reports of suffocation from infant head or neck entrapment between the steps of the ladder of a play gym similar in appearance, but not sold by Sears and not manufactured by American Toy & Furniture. While the Sears play gym has several features which make accidents less likely, a repair program is being conducted as an additional precaution. The product made by American Toy & Furniture was sold nationwide only through Sears catalogues for about $30. The product was sold under the name "Wood and Hardboard Play Gym." It consists of a hollow box, made of fiberboard and wood about 30 inches high which supports a two-step wooden ladder on one side held in place by two brackets and a short slide on the other. Gyms purchased after July, 1980 are not affected. They incorporate a newly designed ladder. Consumers owning affected gyms should discontinue use of the ladder. Firm is out of business. For further information about this recall, consumers may call the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's toll-free Hotline on 800-638-CPSC.

Produits concernés

Wood and Hardboard Play Gym

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1983/CPSC-Announces-Repair-Program-For-Childrens-Play-Gyms
TitlePlay Gyms Repaired by American Toy & Furniture and Sears
Hazards › NameEntrapment
Products › NameWood and Hardboard Play Gym
Products › TypePlayground Items
Products › Category I D2072
Recall I D4321
Recall Date1983-01-26T00:00:00
DescriptionPlay Gyms Repaired by American Toy & Furniture and Sears NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Firm is out of business. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued January 26, 1983; Revised July 10, 2001 Release # 83-003 CPSC Announces Repair Program For Children's Play Gyms WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, American Toy & Furniture Company, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, and Sears, Roebuck and Co., today announced a voluntary repair program of 30,000 children's play gyms sold from 1976 through July, 1980. There have been no reports of incidents or injuries involving this gym. However, there have been three reports of suffocation from infant head or neck entrapment between the steps of the ladder of a play gym similar in appearance, but not sold by Sears and not manufactured by American Toy & Furniture. While the Sears play gym has several features which make accidents less likely, a repair program is being conducted as an additional precaution. The product made by American Toy & Furniture was sold nationwide only through Sears catalogues for about $30. The product was sold under the name "Wood and Hardboard Play Gym." It consists of a hollow box, made of fiberboard and wood about 30 inches high which supports a two-step wooden ladder on one side held in place by two brackets and a short slide on the other. Gyms purchased after July, 1980 are not affected. They incorporate a newly designed ladder. Consumers owning affected gyms should discontinue use of the ladder. Firm is out of business. For further information about this recall, consumers may call the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's toll-free Hotline on 800-638-CPSC.
Recall Number83003
Manufacturers › 1 › NameSears
Manufacturers › 2 › NameAmerican Toy & Furniture Company
Last Publish Date2015-02-02T00:00:00

Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately

Safety Steps
1Verify Product Identifiers

Check the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.

2Isolate & Discontinue Use

Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.

3Claim Free Statutory Remedy

Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.

4Report Adverse Incidents

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 Guide

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Play Gyms Repaired by American Toy & Furniture and Sears?

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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  • Entreprise responsableSears, American Toy & Furniture Company
Recall Hazard Severity
Caution (Class III)
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