CPSC recall 00-164, announced August 16, 2000, covers Playskool Busy Poppin' Pals toys (420,000 units). Small springs inside the toy can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children. The notice cites 16 incident reports. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and contact Playskool to receive a free, redesigned replacement toy. Recall contact: call (800) 752-9755, or go to www.hasbro.com/consumer/safety.html.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The model number 5415 and "MADE IN CHINA" are imprinted on the bottom of the toy.
Which products are included?
The Playskool Busy Poppin' Pals is a 13-inch-long white plastic toy with blue, yellow and red buttons, levers and knobs of various shapes that, when activated, make animal characters pop up from under the toy's base. The animals are hidden under blue, yellow or red lids that have the numbers 1 through 5 on top. The lid colors match the color of the buttons, levers and knobs that activate them. The pop-up animals are a giraffe, elephant, panda bear, lion and monkey. The toy has a white carry handle and has the Playskool logo on the front. The model number 5415 and "MADE IN CHINA" are imprinted on the bottom of the toy.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small springs inside the toy can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Playskool has received 16 reports of the springs breaking. Five children put the broken springs in their mouths, resulting in two children suffering lacerations.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and contact Playskool to receive a free, redesigned replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Playskool
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 00-164
- Units
- 420,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise and toy stores, including Toys R Us, sold these toys nationwide for about $10. The toys were sold from January 1996 through August 2000.
- Importer
- Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I.
Busy Poppin' Pals toys
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
Consumers may contact Playskool at (800) 752-9755 anytime or visit their website at http://www.hasbro.com/consumer/safety.html
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