CPSC recall 01-135, announced April 26, 2001, covers Creative Consumer Concepts Whatagear compass toys (about 330,000 units). The clear plastic lens covers on these compass toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Parents should take these toys away from children immediately, and return the toy to any Whataburger Restaurant, for a free replacement toy. Recall contact: call (866) 327-2216, or go to www.c3.to.
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Which products are included?
The "Whatagear" compass is a plastic toy with a compass in its center. The toys have varied features, such as flashlights, magnifying lenses or tools. They come in various solid colors. The back of the compass reads, "WHATAGEAR" and "WHATABURGER."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The clear plastic lens covers on these compass toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Creative Consumer Concepts, Inc. has received four reports of the lens covers of the compass toys coming off. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately, and return the toy to any Whataburger Restaurant, for a free replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Creative Consumer Concepts
- Manufacturer
- Creative Consumer Concepts Inc., of Overland Park, Kan.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 01-135
- Units
- About 330,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Whataburger Restaurants in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas distributed the toys, from March 2001 through April 2001.
- Distributor
- Whataburger Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas
Whatagear compass toys
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For more information, call Creative Consumer Concepts toll-free at (866) 327-2216 anytime; write to: Creative Consumer Concepts Inc., ATTN: Compass, 10955 Granada Lane, Overland Park, KS 66211; or go to the firm's website at www.c3.to
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