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Chick-In-Egg Squeaker Toy Recalled

Published: October 18, 1989Recall ID: 90002Category: generalCountry: US
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Chick-In-Egg Squeaker Toy Recalled

Recalling Firm: Mitchell Import

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Choking

Product Description & Identification

Chick-In-Egg Squeaker Toy Recalled NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: October 18, 1989 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-002 Chick-In-Egg Squeaker Toy Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Mitchell Import Company, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,700 "Chick-in-Egg" squeaker toys because the head and squeaker may present a potential choking hazard to children. This toy was distributed nationwide beginning in February 1989 for about $1.00. It is an egg-shaped plastic toy about 2 1/2 inches long and comes in various colors. A chick's head is attached to the larger end of the "egg" and a squeaker to the small end. The "egg" is marked "TAIWAN". Neither the Consumer Product Safety Commission nor the Mitchell Import Company is aware of any injuries involving this toy. It is being voluntarily recalled by the firm because it may pose a choking hazard. Consumers should return their "Chick-in-Egg" squeaker toy to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.

Affected Products

Chick-in-Egg squeaker toys

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1990/Chick-In-Egg-Squeaker-Toy-Recalled
TitleChick-In-Egg Squeaker Toy Recalled
Hazards › NameChoking
Products › NameChick-in-Egg squeaker toys
Products › TypeToy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Products › Category I D2182
Recall I D4877
Recall Date1989-10-18T00:00:00
DescriptionChick-In-Egg Squeaker Toy Recalled NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: October 18, 1989 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-002 Chick-In-Egg Squeaker Toy Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Mitchell Import Company, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,700 "Chick-in-Egg" squeaker toys because the head and squeaker may present a potential choking hazard to children. This toy was distributed nationwide beginning in February 1989 for about $1.00. It is an egg-shaped plastic toy about 2 1/2 inches long and comes in various colors. A chick's head is attached to the larger end of the "egg" and a squeaker to the small end. The "egg" is marked "TAIWAN". Neither the Consumer Product Safety Commission nor the Mitchell Import Company is aware of any injuries involving this toy. It is being voluntarily recalled by the firm because it may pose a choking hazard. Consumers should return their "Chick-in-Egg" squeaker toy to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Recall Number90002
Manufacturers › NameMitchell Import
Last Publish Date2015-01-14T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryTaiwan

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  • Recalling FirmMitchell Import
Recall Hazard Severity
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