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Toy Stationery Sets Recalled By Toys-R-Us

Published: July 27, 1988Recall ID: 88057Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Laceration

Product Description & Identification

Toy Stationery Sets Recalled By Toys-R-Us NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 1988 Release # 88-57 Toys-R-Us Recalling Toy Stationery Sets WASHINGTON, DC - Toys-R-Us of Paramus, New Jersey, is voluntarily recalling some 6,000 toy stationery sets because a razor blade cutting knife in the set may pose a potential laceration hazard to young children. Imported from Taiwan, the toy stationery set was sold in Toys-R-Us stores between October and December 1987 for $7.99. The outer cardboard package was labeled "Submarine Stationery Set, Lucky Star Enterprise Taipei, Taiwan, #51073, - SKN012440 Recommended for ages 6 and up." Constructed of plastic in the shape of submarine measuring seven inches long and four inches wide, the stationary set contains drawers and attachments which house a tape dispenser, pencil sharpener, scissors and razor blade cutting knife. Consumers having the stationery set should take the toy away from children, then return it to the nearest Toys-R--Us store for a full refund of the purchase price.

Affected Products

Submarine Stationery Set toy stationery sets

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1988/Toys-R-Us-Recalling-Toy-Stationery-Sets-
TitleToy Stationery Sets Recalled By Toys-R-Us
Hazards › NameLaceration
Products › NameSubmarine Stationery Set toy stationery sets
Products › TypeToy Boats
Products › Category I D2186
Recall I D4760
Recall Date1988-07-27T00:00:00
DescriptionToy Stationery Sets Recalled By Toys-R-Us NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 1988 Release # 88-57 Toys-R-Us Recalling Toy Stationery Sets WASHINGTON, DC - Toys-R-Us of Paramus, New Jersey, is voluntarily recalling some 6,000 toy stationery sets because a razor blade cutting knife in the set may pose a potential laceration hazard to young children. Imported from Taiwan, the toy stationery set was sold in Toys-R-Us stores between October and December 1987 for $7.99. The outer cardboard package was labeled "Submarine Stationery Set, Lucky Star Enterprise Taipei, Taiwan, #51073, - SKN012440 Recommended for ages 6 and up." Constructed of plastic in the shape of submarine measuring seven inches long and four inches wide, the stationary set contains drawers and attachments which house a tape dispenser, pencil sharpener, scissors and razor blade cutting knife. Consumers having the stationery set should take the toy away from children, then return it to the nearest Toys-R--Us store for a full refund of the purchase price.
Recall Number88057
Manufacturers › 1 › NameToys R Us
Manufacturers › 2 › NameLucky Star Enterprises
Last Publish Date2015-01-06T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryTaiwan

Overview

  • Recalling FirmToys R Us, Lucky Star Enterprises
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