CPSC recall 01-070, announced January 22, 2001, covers Playskool Busy School Bus toys (about 12,500 units). On certain units, the yellow "awning" piece above the bus' door can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playskool to receive a free toy of equal value. Recall contact: call (800) 752-9755, or go to www.hasbro.com/consumer/safety.html.
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Which products are included?
Playskool's Busy School Bus toy is an 8-1/2 inch-long yellow plastic school bus-shaped toy with a carry handle and blue wheels. The front of the Busy School Bus toy has a smiling face and a male figure that moves up and down when a child rolls the toy. A bell rings when the toy is rolled and when the sliding red stop sign is moved back and forth. One side of the toy features a green door with a red Playskool logo and a yellow awning piece. When the door is opened, a decal of a child with animals is revealed. Only item number 5527 toys with date codes 91671 through 91883 are being recalled to replace. The item number and date code are printed on the bottom of the toy. A yellow Playskool logo is imprinted on one side and "MADE IN CHINA" imprinted on the bottom.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
On certain units, the yellow "awning" piece above the bus' door can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Playskool has received five reports of the yellow awning piece breaking loose. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playskool to receive a free toy of equal value.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Playskool
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 01-070
- Units
- About 12,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise and toy stores sold these toys nationwide for about $10. The toys were sold from June 1999 through January 2001.
- Importer
- Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I.
Busy School Bus toys
CPSC product type: Toy Buses
Recall contact information
Consumers may contact Playskool at (800) 752-9755 or visit their website at http://www.hasbro.com/consumer/safety.html
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