CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Electronic Musical Toys
CPSC recall 05122 · announced February 25, 2005 · Dollar Tree Stores · 147,600 units affected
The product
The recall includes two styles of battery-operated electronic musical toys. The multi-colored toys come in the shape of a drum and a xylophone, and are sold with a drumstick for playing the musical toy. The recalled toys have a label affixed to the top of the package that reads "LIGHT & SOUND MUSICAL TOY" and "TOY TUNES." A second label affixed to the bottom right of the package reads "TRY ME!" The label affixed on the back of the package contains, "DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320" and "MADE IN CHINA."
The hazard
The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumer should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Only $1, and Dollar Bills stores nationwide from March 2004 through January 2005 for $1.
Consumer contact: For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company Web site at www.dollartree.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.