Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp.

Recalled November 16, 2000 · CPSC recall 01033a · Curious

Recalled Curious George musical pull toy

Hazard

The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using this toy immediately and return it to Kmart, for a replacement toy.

Units

About 4,600

Incidents / injuries

Prestige Toy Corp. has received a report of a child found with the cords of the toy wrapped around his neck. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding two red and yellow balloons, attached by two retractable green fabric covered elastic cords. It can hang from cribs, playpens, or other juvenile furniture. A red tag on the toy reads in part "STYLE # 3490, Curious George Adventures, and Made In China." When the cords are pulled, the toy plays music as the cords retract.

What to do

Consumers should stop using this toy immediately and return it to Kmart, for a replacement toy.

Contact

For more information, contact Prestige Toy Corp at (866) 666-8266 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Curious George musical pull toys

Manufacturer(s)

Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Kmart stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through September 1999, for about $10.

Made in

China

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