CPSC recall 05-122, announced February 25, 2005, covers Dollar Tree Stores Toy Tunes Electronic Musical Toys (about 147,600 units). The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumer should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 876-8077, or go to www.dollartree.com.
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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 recalled toys have a label affixed to the top of the package that reads "LIGHT & SOUND MUSICAL TOY" and "TOY TUNES." A second label affixed to the bottom right of the package reads "TRY ME!" The label affixed on the back of the package contains, "DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320" and "MADE IN CHINA."
Which products are included?
The recall includes two styles of battery-operated electronic musical toys. The multi-colored toys come in the shape of a drum and a xylophone, and are sold with a drumstick for playing the musical toy. The recalled toys have a label affixed to the top of the package that reads "LIGHT & SOUND MUSICAL TOY" and "TOY TUNES." A second label affixed to the bottom right of the package reads "TRY ME!" The label affixed on the back of the package contains, "DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320" and "MADE IN CHINA."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumer should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dollar Tree Stores
- Manufacturer
- Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 05-122
- Units
- About 147,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar Tree, Only $1, and Dollar Bills stores nationwide from March 2004 through January 2005 for $1.
Toy Tunes Electronic Musical Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Musical Instruments
Recall contact information
For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company Web site at www.dollartree.com
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