CPSC recall 13-206, announced May 30, 2013, covers Fred Meyer Dan-Dee "Chicken Dance" Tap Dance Easter Chicks (about 1,000 units). The toy's music can reach decibel levels that exceed ASTM F963 standard, posing a hearing damage hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 247-4439, or go to www.fredmeyer.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.
The sewn-on label reads "DanDee Collector's Choice" and also has the manufacture date and batch number printed, as follows: 11/2012 120613670.
Which products are included?
The recalled toy is a yellow chick in a furry multi-colored Easter egg shell that has a shell top with bunny ears and bright orange feet and nose. It has a music player and is approximately 9.5 inches tall. The chick plays music and dances when the left wing is squeezed. The sewn-on label reads "DanDee Collector's Choice" and also has the manufacture date and batch number printed, as follows: 11/2012 120613670.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The toy's music can reach decibel levels that exceed ASTM F963 standard, posing a hearing damage hazard.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fred Meyer
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 13-206
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Select Fred Meyer stores in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska from February to March 2013 for about $20.
- Importer
- Fred Meyer, Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Dan-Dee "Chicken Dance" Tap Dance Easter Chicks
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
Fred Meyer toll free at (888) 247-4439 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT on Saturdays and Sundays, press 3 and then 1 to speak to a representative; or online at www.fredmeyer.com and then click on Recall Alerts under Services at the bottom of the page for more information.
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