CPSC recall 02-062, announced December 12, 2001, covers Baby Buzz'r toys (about 8,800 units). The red, green and blue button covers on the toy can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled Baby Buzz'r toys away from young children and contact Baby Buzz'r International to participate in the recall. Recall contact: call (866) 222-9289, or go to www.babybuzzr.com.
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?
Baby Buzz'r is a round plastic baby toy with a face on the front, a red and blue "teethable ear" on each side, and a yellow circular mirror on the back. The Baby Buzz'r toy has three colored buttons (red, green, blue) on the top of the product. When the buttons are depressed, the toy vibrates, sounds music, or the eyes light up on the toy. Consumers can identify the recalled toys by squeezing the button covers on the top of the toy with pliers. Button covers on toys that are part of the recall can be squeezed out of shape, and button covers on toys not included in the recall can not be squeezed out of shape with pliers. Baby Buzz'r toys currently being sold are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The red, green and blue button covers on the toy can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Baby Buzz'r has received five reports of button covers coming off. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Baby Buzz'r toys away from young children and contact Baby Buzz'r International to participate in the recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Baby Buzz'r International
- Manufacturer
- Baby Buzz'r International, of Sandy, Utah
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-062
- Units
- About 8,800
- Sold at / sales period
- Juvenile specialty stores nationwide, catalogues and internet sites sold the Baby Buzz'r toys, from June 2001 through September 2001, for about $13.
Baby Buzz'r toys
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
Consumers can contact Baby Buzz'r International toll-free at (866) 222-9289 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.babybuzzr.com
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