CPSC, Imperial Toy Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Feeding Sets

Recalled July 10, 2001 · CPSC recall 01194 · Imperial Toy

Hazard

The nipple on the toy baby bottle included in these sets could come off, posing a serious choking hazard to small children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately, and return the toy set to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Units

About 100,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and Imperial Toy Corp. are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury or death.

Description

The plastic toy feeding set includes a baby bottle, plastic dish, strainer, spoon, juicer, and, in some sets, a funnel. The plastic sets were sold in various colors including blue, yellow, pink and purple. The packaging reads, "CUDDLES FEEDING SET" or "CUDDLES MEAL TIME." The packaging also reads "Imperial" and "NO. 8327."

What to do

Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately, and return the toy set to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Contact

For more information about this recall, consumers should call Imperial Toy Corp, at (800) 543-6551 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or write to the company at 2060 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021.

Product

CUDDLES FEEDING SET or "CUDDLES MEAL TIME" toy feeding sets

Manufacturer(s)

Imperial Toy Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

Ben Franklin, Revco and other discount stores nationwide sold the toys, from October 1995 through May 2001, for about $2.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →