CPSC recall 00-162, announced August 10, 2000, covers Tangled Treeples toys included with KFC Kids Meals (about 425,000 units). The bottom of the container can fit over a child's nose and mouth, which could pose a suffocation hazard to children under three years of age. Consumers should immediately take the green plastic container away from children under the age of three. Recall contact: go to www.kfc.com/SAFETY.htm.
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Which products are included?
The Tangled Treeples toy's green, plastic container, which measures about 3 inches in diameter and 1.25 inches deep, has trees molded on the outside. Inside are seven "Tangled Treeples" animal figures, including a monkey, owl, snake, raccoon and bear. Children can empty the animals out of the container and link them to form a chain. Writing on the outside of the container reads, "TreeplesTM" and "Made in China."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bottom of the container can fit over a child's nose and mouth, which could pose a suffocation hazard to children under three years of age.
Incidents and injuries
A 19-month-old girl reportedly had the Tangled Treeples container stuck over her face, causing her distress. When her mother removed the container, there was a red mark left on the child's face.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the green plastic container away from children under the age of three. They should discard the container or return it to any KFC restaurant for an individual-sized side item, such as macaroni and cheese.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- KFC
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 00-162
- Units
- About 425,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- KFC restaurants nationwide included the Tangled Treeples toys with KFC Kids Meals from June 2000 through July 2000.
- Distributor
- KFC Corporation, of Louisville, Ky.
Tangled Treeples toys included with KFC Kids Meals
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can call KFC at (800) CALL-KFC anytime or visit the KFC web site at http://www.kfc.com/SAFETY.htm
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