Children's Toys
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), STK International, of Los Angeles, Calif., is
recalling about
110,000 children's toys. The toys can break causing small balls to be
released,
posing a choking hazard to young children.
STK International and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents.
This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
The following information will help consumers identify the recalled
children's toys:
"2 PC Tambourine Set": Two tambourines consisting of a colorful plastic
ring
with three balls attached. Inside of the balls are beads that create a
rattle
sound when shaken. On each side of the tambourine is a sticker with a
female
cartoon character and the number 985.
"Bathtime Water Wheel": A multi-colored plastic toy with a suction cup
base and
six small cups attached to a water wheel. "Made in China NO:368" is
printed on
the back of the water wheel.
"Funny Loco Wind-Up": A multi-colored train with a pig character on a
sticker
placed on both sides of the toy. "Made in China NO:883" is printed on
the back
of the train.
"Pull Back Duck in Boat": A plastic blue and white boat with colored
stickers on
the side, a transparent red windshield, and white duck mounted on top of
the
boat. The toy also comes with a miniature fishing pole and a plastic
lobster. A
yellow sticker on boat reads, "My Baby Products" and "PULLBACK DUCKS IN
BOAT,
MADE IN CHINA."
Dollar stores nationwide sold these toys from September 1999 through
May 2001 for about $1.
Consumer should take the toys away from children immediately, and
return them to STK International for a full refund. Consumers should call STK
International toll-free at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT
Monday through Friday for information about where to send the toys.
CPSC discovered the violations during an inspection of the company's
warehouse.
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's web site.
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