CPSCGeneral Alert
Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp.
Published: November 16, 2000Recall ID: 01033aCategory: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding two red and yellow balloons, attached by two retractable green fabric covered elastic cords. It can hang from cribs, playpens, or other juvenile furniture. A red tag on the toy reads in part "STYLE # 3490, Curious George Adventures, and Made In China." When the cords are pulled, the toy plays music as the cords retract.
Affected Products
Curious George musical pull toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Curious-George-Musical-Pull-Toys-Recalled-by-Prestige-Toy-Corp |
| Title | Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp. |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/69958/01033a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Curious George musical pull toy |
| Hazards › Name | The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Prestige Toy Corp. has received a report of a child found with the cords of the toy wrapped around his neck. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Curious George musical pull toys |
| Products › Type | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products › Category I D | 2182 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,600 |
| Recall I D | 323 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using this toy immediately and return it to Kmart, for a replacement toy. |
| Retailers › Name | Kmart stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through September 1999, for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2000-11-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding two red and yellow balloons, attached by two retractable green fabric covered elastic cords. It can hang from cribs, playpens, or other juvenile furniture. A red tag on the toy reads in part "STYLE # 3490, Curious George Adventures, and Made In China." When the cords are pulled, the toy plays music as the cords retract. |
| Recall Number | 01033a |
| Manufacturers › Name | Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Prestige Toy Corp at (866) 666-8266 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-12-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |