CPSC And The Bazaar Inc. Announce Recall Of Vinyl Squeeze Toys
USCPSC And The Bazaar Inc. Announce Recall Of Vinyl Squeeze Toys
Recalling Firm: Bazaar, Dollar Store
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Choking
Product Description & Identification
March 22, 1995 Release # 95-094 Washington, D.C. - CPSC, The Bazaar Inc., of River Grove, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 57,000 vinyl squeeze toys. The squeak mechanism, a small white plastic button, can separate from the toy, presenting a serious choking hazard to small children. CPSC warns that these toys should be taken away from small children immediately.The squeeze toys come in a variety of shapes, including balls, Santa Claus, a shoe, a foot, and 15 different animals. Each toy has the words "Malaysia" or "Made in Malaysia" embossed near the squeaker. The toys are packaged in clear plastic with a large yellow label with red lettering that reads in part " STA VINYL TOY *** SQUEEZE TOYS *** MADE IN MALAYSIA" with a girl's face on one side and a crawling baby on the other side.The toy was identified during joint CPSC and U.S. Customs surveillance at the port in Chicago. The toys were imported from Malaysia and sold nationwide from April 1992 to April 1994 at retail stores including Dollar Stores for $1.95.The squeeze toys can be returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, call The Bazaar Inc. at (708) 583-1800 or write the company at 1900 North 5th Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171.CPSC and Bazaar Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving this toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
Affected Products
Bazaar vinyl squeeze toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1995/CPSC-And-The-Bazaar-Inc-Announce-Recall-Of-Vinyl-Squeeze-Toys |
| Title | CPSC And The Bazaar Inc. Announce Recall Of Vinyl Squeeze Toys |
| Hazards › Name | Choking |
| Products › 1 › Type | Toy Balls |
| Products › 1 › Category I D | 2183 |
| Products › 2 › Type | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products › 2 › Category I D | 2198 |
| Products › 3 › Name | Bazaar vinyl squeeze toys |
| Products › 3 › Type | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products › 3 › Category I D | 2182 |
| Recall I D | 5649 |
| Recall Date | 1995-03-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | March 22, 1995 Release # 95-094 Washington, D.C. - CPSC, The Bazaar Inc., of River Grove, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 57,000 vinyl squeeze toys. The squeak mechanism, a small white plastic button, can separate from the toy, presenting a serious choking hazard to small children. CPSC warns that these toys should be taken away from small children immediately.The squeeze toys come in a variety of shapes, including balls, Santa Claus, a shoe, a foot, and 15 different animals. Each toy has the words "Malaysia" or "Made in Malaysia" embossed near the squeaker. The toys are packaged in clear plastic with a large yellow label with red lettering that reads in part " STA VINYL TOY *** SQUEEZE TOYS *** MADE IN MALAYSIA" with a girl's face on one side and a crawling baby on the other side.The toy was identified during joint CPSC and U.S. Customs surveillance at the port in Chicago. The toys were imported from Malaysia and sold nationwide from April 1992 to April 1994 at retail stores including Dollar Stores for $1.95.The squeeze toys can be returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, call The Bazaar Inc. at (708) 583-1800 or write the company at 1900 North 5th Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171.CPSC and Bazaar Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving this toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury |
| Recall Number | 95094 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Bazaar |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Dollar Store |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Malaysia |
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