CPSC, Philip Morris And Cyrk Announce Recall Of Key Chains
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Poisoning
Product Description & Identification
Philip Morris Contact: David Laufer April 26, 1995 (212) 880-5000 Release # 95-110 WASHINGTON, D.C.- CPSC, Philip Morris U.S.A. of New York, N.Y., is recalling approximately 500,000 key chains imported by Cyrk Inc. of Gloucester, Mass. The key chains are not hazardous if used as intended. However, they contain liquid petroleum, which can pose a hazard to young children if they ingest the liquid or inhale it into their lungs.The plastic disk-shaped key chain measures almost 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. A plastic sailboat marked "Parliament" floating in clear and blue liquid is visible through one side of the clear disk. The words, "PARLIAMENT Out-Of-This-World GETAWAY II," mark the other side of the disk. A metal key ring is attached to the disk. The key chains were distributed free with a two-pack purchase of Parliament cigarettes to adult consumers in the northeastern United States and at promotional events in Panama City, Fla., from August 1993 to September 1994. Consumers should call Philip Morris at (800) 230-1101 to receive a postage-paid, leak-proof mailer in which to return the key chain. Philip Morris will send consumers $5.00 for each returned key chain
Affected Products
Parliament Out-Of-This-World Gateway II key chains
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1995/CPSC-Philip-Morris-And-Cyrk-Announce-Recall-Of-Key-Chains |
| Title | CPSC, Philip Morris And Cyrk Announce Recall Of Key Chains |
| Hazards › Name | Poisoning |
| Products › 1 › Type | Key Rings/Chains |
| Products › 1 › Category I D | 2021 |
| Products › 2 › Name | Parliament Out-Of-This-World Gateway II key chains |
| Recall I D | 5662 |
| Recall Date | 1995-04-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | Philip Morris Contact: David Laufer April 26, 1995 (212) 880-5000 Release # 95-110 WASHINGTON, D.C.- CPSC, Philip Morris U.S.A. of New York, N.Y., is recalling approximately 500,000 key chains imported by Cyrk Inc. of Gloucester, Mass. The key chains are not hazardous if used as intended. However, they contain liquid petroleum, which can pose a hazard to young children if they ingest the liquid or inhale it into their lungs.The plastic disk-shaped key chain measures almost 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. A plastic sailboat marked "Parliament" floating in clear and blue liquid is visible through one side of the clear disk. The words, "PARLIAMENT Out-Of-This-World GETAWAY II," mark the other side of the disk. A metal key ring is attached to the disk. The key chains were distributed free with a two-pack purchase of Parliament cigarettes to adult consumers in the northeastern United States and at promotional events in Panama City, Fla., from August 1993 to September 1994. Consumers should call Philip Morris at (800) 230-1101 to receive a postage-paid, leak-proof mailer in which to return the key chain. Philip Morris will send consumers $5.00 for each returned key chain |
| Recall Number | 95110 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Parliament |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Cyrk |
| Manufacturers › 3 › Name | Philip Morris |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-23T00:00:00 |