CPSC, American Greetings Corporation Announce Recall of Fairy Wand Party Favors
CPSC recall 06027 · announced November 10, 2005 · American Greetings · 14,200 units affected
The product
The recalled fairy wands are pink or purple with multi-colored beads, feathers and ribbons. The wands are 7 inches long. There are four wands in each package. The packaging has a light pink cardboard backer. Model number WAND1361 is written on the back of the packaging.
The hazard
The fairy wand party favors can break apart, exposing sharp wires that pose a laceration hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take the recalled wands away from young children immediately. Contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings products are sold.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Discount, toy, drug, grocery, party and specialty gift stores nationwide from March 2003 through September 2005 for about $4.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact American Greetings at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://americangreetings.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.