CPSC recall 10-345, announced September 15, 2010, covers CEC Entertainment Chuck E Cheese's Light-up Rings and Star Glasses (about 1,100,000 units). If crushed or pulled apart, the plastic casing can break into small pieces and possibly expose the batteries, posing an ingestion hazard to children. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Light-Up Rings - Consumers should immediately take the Light-Up Ring away from children and return it to any Chuck E. Recall contact: call (888) 778-7193, go to www.chuckecheese.com, or email guestrelations@cecentertainment.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.
Which products are included?
Light-Up Rings - The rings were distributed as part of a promotional product offering or during parent-teacher association conventions. The ring measures 1 1/8 inches across and is made of plastic with a black elastic band. The ring comes in several colors - blue, green, purple, yellow, and pink. The back of the ring is fastened either with screws or glue. Star Glasses - The glasses were distributed as part of a birthday package. The glasses measure about 5 1/2 inches across by 2 1/2 inches tall and are made of red translucent plastic and have the words Chuck E. Cheese's painted on the side.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If crushed or pulled apart, the plastic casing can break into small pieces and possibly expose the batteries, posing an ingestion hazard to children. If ingested, the batteries may be damaging to either the stomach, intestine, esophagus or nasal mucus membrane.
Incidents and injuries
There have been two reported incidents involving the Light-Up Rings. One involved a child swallowing a battery, the other involved a child inserting a battery into his nostril. There are no reported incidents involving the Star Glasses.
Official remedy
Light-Up Rings - Consumers should immediately take the Light-Up Ring away from children and return it to any Chuck E. Cheese's to receive their choice of either a refund of $1.00 plus four Chuck E. Cheese's tokens or a Soccer Promo-Cup plus four Chuck E. Cheese's tokens. Star Glasses - Consumers should immediately take the Star Glasses away from children and return them to any Chuck E. Cheese's for your choice of either a refund of $4.99 or a Flashing Hands prize product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- CEC Entertainment
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 10-345
- Units
- About 1,100,000 Light-up Rings and 120,000 Star Glasses
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Chuck E Cheese's Restaurants from April 2009 through June 2010 (Light-up Rings) and April through August 2010 (Star Glasses).
- Importer
- CEC Entertainment, Inc., of Irving, Texas
Chuck E Cheese's Light-up Rings and Star Glasses
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Chuck E. Cheese's at (888) 778-7193 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email the company at guestrelations@cecentertainment.com or visit the firm's website at www.chuckecheese.com
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