CPSC recall 99010a, announced October 20, 1998, covers BSW Great American Toy stuffed crab toys. Hazard: Laceration.
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.
This recall involves only stuffed crabs that have antennaes with wires and that have the letters "BSW" on the Great American Toy Co. label attached to the toy.
Which products are included?
Great American Toy Co. Inc., of Port Washington, N.Y., is recalling about 18,700 stuffed crabs. This recall involves only stuffed crabs that have antennaes with wires and that have the letters "BSW" on the Great American Toy Co. label attached to the toy. The stuffed crabs are either blue and green or red and orange. They come in a variety of sizes. Traveling fairs and carnivals gave the crab toys away as prizes from March 1998 to July 1998. The toy has a retail value of about $1 to $27, depending on the size of the stuffed crab.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Laceration
Official remedy
No separate remedy text is present in the API record. Follow the official CPSC notice.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Great American Toy
- Manufacturer
- Great American Toy
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 99010a
BSW Great American Toy stuffed crab toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.

