CPSC, California International Trading Announce Recall of Pacifiers and Two Electronic Toys
CPSC recall 05160 · announced April 20, 2005 · California International Trading · 5,000 units affected
The product
The recall includes one type of pacifier (Light-up Pacifiers) and two types of toys (New Style Pianos and High Toys Choochoo Toy Trains). The Light-up Pacifier is a plastic pacifier, which also acts as a whistle. When a button on the pacifier's handle is pushed, the pacifier lights up with flashing LED lights. The New Style Piano is a battery-operated musical piano, which measures about 6 inches across and comes in orange and blue colors. The High Toys Choochoo Toy Train is a battery-operated train that measures about 8 inches across and 5 inches high. The main body of the train is light blue with red wheels, with tiny foam balls contained inside its pink smokestack.
The hazard
The pacifiers and toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers and toys away from young children and call California International Trading to find out how to get a refund and postage reimbursement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Swap meets and flea markets in the Los Angeles area, from July 2004 through February 2005, for between $1 and $2.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact California International Trading toll-free at (800) 416-4491 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.