CPSC recall 11-108, announced January 25, 2011, covers Kang Sheng Group Butterfly Push Toy (about 1,440 units). The plastic balls on the butterfly's wings can break, causing small metal balls inside to come free. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and return them to the place of purchase or contact Kang Sheng Group to receive a full refund or replacement. Recall contact: call (877) 485-7285, or email ks9761@yahoo.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 item number L185819 is on a sticker on the package.
Which products are included?
The recalled toy is plastic. It has a 21-inch long handle hooked like a cane. At the end of the handle is a butterfly with two movable 1 1/2-inch balls in each wing. The toy comes in various colors and makes noise when it moves. The item number L185819 is on a sticker on the package.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic balls on the butterfly's wings can break, causing small metal balls inside to come free. These metal balls pose choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and return them to the place of purchase or contact Kang Sheng Group to receive a full refund or replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kang Sheng Group
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 11-108
- Units
- About 1,440
- Manufactured in
- Hong Kong
- Sold at / sales period
- Flea markets in North Carolina and South Carolina from May 2010 through October 2010 for about $2.
- Distributor
- Kang Sheng Group, of Lexington, N.C.
Butterfly Push Toy
CPSC product type: Blocks or Stacking Toys or Pull Toys
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Kang Sheng Group toll-free at (877) 485-7285 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or e-mail the firm at ks9761@yahoo.com
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