CPSC recall 89-056, announced June 26, 1989, covers Hasbro Playskool Color In Contrast Busy Boxes toys. Hazard: Lead.
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Color In Contrast Busy Box Recalled by Playskool NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 1989 Release # 89-056 PLAYSKOOL RECALLS ITS COLOR IN CONTRAST BUSY BOX WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Playskool, Inc., of Pawtucket, RI, (a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc.) is voluntarily recalling 40,000 Color In Contrast Busy Boxes, Item No. 5388, distributed from the end of March 1989 through the beginning of May 1989. The Company has determined that the printed red logo on the product may exceed the 0.06% lead content limit established by federal law. Although there have been no reports of consumer problems or complaints,. the company decided to recall based on its own ongoing quality control process. Consumers should discontinue use of the Color 'n Contrast Busy Box and return the box to the retail store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also return them to Playskool, Inc., PO Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02862-0200, for a refund of $15.00. Retailers and distributors who presently carry this product should contact Playskool, Inc., to arrange for the disposition of the item. For further information about this Nationwide recall, consumers may call toll-free 1-800-752-9755.
Why it was recalled
Lead
Official remedy
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hasbro
- Manufacturer
- Hasbro, Playskool
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 89-056
Playskool Color In Contrast Busy Boxes toys
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
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