CPSC recall 01-025, announced November 2, 2000, covers Dolgencorp Toy xylophone (about 113,000 units). The red mallet sold with the toy xylophone can get lodged in the throats of young children, posing a choking hazard. Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to their local Dollar General store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 678-9258.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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.
Which products are included?
The toy xylophone is white, rectangular-shaped with a green handle and multi-colored bars including, red, yellow, green and blue. A yellow button shaped like the face of a cat is on the front of the xylophone. The mallet sold with the xylophone is red with two round balls at either end of the mallet. Writing on the box reads, "BABY TOYS XYLOPHONE, TO HELP BABY LEARN AND DEVELOP, and MADE IN CHINA."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The red mallet sold with the toy xylophone can get lodged in the throats of young children, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Dolgencorp Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these toy xylophones. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to their local Dollar General store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dolgencorp
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 01-025
- Units
- About 113,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar General stores nationwide sold these toy xylophones, from July 1998 through October 2000, for $3.
- Distributor
- Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Toy xylophone
CPSC product type: Toy Musical Instruments
Recall contact information
For more information, call Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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