Electronic Toy Guitars Recalled, Small Parts Pose Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 06199 · announced June 29, 2006 · Sino Trading Group · 500 units affected
The product
The recalled plastic toy guitar has a white face and red back with a green shoulder strap. There are multi-colored animal-face buttons on the front of the guitar including a chicken, a duck, a dog, a pig and a lamb. A label on the front of the guitar reads, "GUITAR SERIES JC856." "MADE IN CHINA" is embossed on the front of the battery cover on the back of the guitar. Packaging on the box reads in part, "Jie Cheng" and "NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS."
The hazard
The toy guitar can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to the vendor where purchased for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Flea markets nationwide throughout January 2006 for about $1.50.
Consumer contact: Consumers should call Sino Trading collect at (713) 789-9996 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday or e-mail the firm at alisaxia8@yahoo.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.