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Color In Contrast Busy Box Recalled by Playskool

Published: June 26, 1989Recall ID: 89056Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Lead

Product Description & Identification

Color In Contrast Busy Box Recalled by Playskool NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 1989 Release # 89-056 PLAYSKOOL RECALLS ITS COLOR IN CONTRAST BUSY BOX WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Playskool, Inc., of Pawtucket, RI, (a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc.) is voluntarily recalling 40,000 Color In Contrast Busy Boxes, Item No. 5388, distributed from the end of March 1989 through the beginning of May 1989. The Company has determined that the printed red logo on the product may exceed the 0.06% lead content limit established by federal law. Although there have been no reports of consumer problems or complaints,. the company decided to recall based on its own ongoing quality control process. Consumers should discontinue use of the Color 'n Contrast Busy Box and return the box to the retail store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also return them to Playskool, Inc., PO Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02862-0200, for a refund of $15.00. Retailers and distributors who presently carry this product should contact Playskool, Inc., to arrange for the disposition of the item. For further information about this Nationwide recall, consumers may call toll-free 1-800-752-9755.

Affected Products

Playskool Color In Contrast Busy Boxes toys

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1989/PLAYSKOOL-RECALLS-ITS-COLOR-IN-CONTRAST-BUSY-BOX
TitleColor In Contrast Busy Box Recalled by Playskool
Hazards › NameLead
Products › NamePlayskool Color In Contrast Busy Boxes toys
Products › TypeToy Miscellaneous
Products › Category I D2198
Recall I D4847
Recall Date1989-06-26T00:00:00
DescriptionColor In Contrast Busy Box Recalled by Playskool NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 1989 Release # 89-056 PLAYSKOOL RECALLS ITS COLOR IN CONTRAST BUSY BOX WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Playskool, Inc., of Pawtucket, RI, (a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc.) is voluntarily recalling 40,000 Color In Contrast Busy Boxes, Item No. 5388, distributed from the end of March 1989 through the beginning of May 1989. The Company has determined that the printed red logo on the product may exceed the 0.06% lead content limit established by federal law. Although there have been no reports of consumer problems or complaints,. the company decided to recall based on its own ongoing quality control process. Consumers should discontinue use of the Color 'n Contrast Busy Box and return the box to the retail store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also return them to Playskool, Inc., PO Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02862-0200, for a refund of $15.00. Retailers and distributors who presently carry this product should contact Playskool, Inc., to arrange for the disposition of the item. For further information about this Nationwide recall, consumers may call toll-free 1-800-752-9755.
Recall Number89056
Manufacturers › 1 › NameHasbro
Manufacturers › 2 › NamePlayskool
Last Publish Date2015-01-09T00:00:00

Overview

  • Recalling FirmHasbro, Playskool
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