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Ambi Jack in the Ball Toy Recalled by Five Importers

Published: April 14, 1986Recall ID: 86024Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Choking

Product Description & Identification

Ambi Jack in the Ball Toy Recalled by Five Importers NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 1986 Release # 86-24 Five Importers Recall Ambi Jack in the Ball Toy Washington, D.C. -- In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Firms of Davis-Grabowski, Inc., Miami, Florida; Small World Toys, Culver City, California; U.S. Toy Company Inc., Grandview, Missouri; Childcraft Education Corp., Edison, New Jersey; and Playspaces International, Sudbury, Massachusetts, today announced a voluntary recall of their "Jack in the Ball" toy. Under use and abuse testing, the button (belly button) which activates the jack could fall out, becoming a potential choking hazard for young children. CPSC safety standards specify that toys for children under three (3) years of age must not have such small parts, because they can be aspirated, choked on, or swallowed. Since January 1985, a total of approximately 20,000 Jack in the Ball toys have been distributed nationwide by the 5 distributors. The toy retails for approximately $10.00. The CPSC is not aware of any reports of injuries involving this toy. The plastic "Jack in the Ball" is a combination roly-poly toy and jack in the box. It is available in several different color combinations, and measures approximately 4 inches by 5 inches. The toy is packaged in a carton labeled "Ambi toys Jack in the Ball E153. The manufacturer is Europlastic, Amsterdam, Holland. Consumers should remove this toy from use immediately and return it to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. Retailers should remove this toy from sale immediately and consult the appropriate importer regarding their account.

Affected Products

Ambi toys Jack in the Ball; Jack in the Ball combination roly-poly toy and jack in the box toys

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1986/Five-Importers-Recall-Ambi-Jack-in-the-Ball-Toy
TitleAmbi Jack in the Ball Toy Recalled by Five Importers
Hazards › NameChoking
Products › 1 › TypeToy Miscellaneous
Products › 1 › Category I D2198
Products › 2 › NameAmbi toys Jack in the Ball
Products › 3 › NameJack in the Ball combination roly-poly toy and jack in the box toys
Recall I D4636
Recall Date1986-04-14T00:00:00
DescriptionAmbi Jack in the Ball Toy Recalled by Five Importers NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 1986 Release # 86-24 Five Importers Recall Ambi Jack in the Ball Toy Washington, D.C. -- In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Firms of Davis-Grabowski, Inc., Miami, Florida; Small World Toys, Culver City, California; U.S. Toy Company Inc., Grandview, Missouri; Childcraft Education Corp., Edison, New Jersey; and Playspaces International, Sudbury, Massachusetts, today announced a voluntary recall of their "Jack in the Ball" toy. Under use and abuse testing, the button (belly button) which activates the jack could fall out, becoming a potential choking hazard for young children. CPSC safety standards specify that toys for children under three (3) years of age must not have such small parts, because they can be aspirated, choked on, or swallowed. Since January 1985, a total of approximately 20,000 Jack in the Ball toys have been distributed nationwide by the 5 distributors. The toy retails for approximately $10.00. The CPSC is not aware of any reports of injuries involving this toy. The plastic "Jack in the Ball" is a combination roly-poly toy and jack in the box. It is available in several different color combinations, and measures approximately 4 inches by 5 inches. The toy is packaged in a carton labeled "Ambi toys Jack in the Ball E153. The manufacturer is Europlastic, Amsterdam, Holland. Consumers should remove this toy from use immediately and return it to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. Retailers should remove this toy from sale immediately and consult the appropriate importer regarding their account.
Recall Number86024
Manufacturers › 1 › NamePlayspaces
Manufacturers › 2 › NameSmall World Toys
Manufacturers › 3 › NameU.S. Toy
Manufacturers › 4 › NameDavis-Grabowski
Manufacturers › 5 › NameChildcraft Education
Manufacturers › 6 › NameAmbi
Last Publish Date2014-12-31T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryNetherlands

Overview

  • Recalling FirmPlayspaces, Small World Toys, U.S. Toy, Davis-Grabowski, Childcraft Education, Ambi
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