Puzzles, Toy Animals And Rattles Recalled By Kaybee Toy & Hobby Stores

Puzzles, Toy Animals And Rattles Recalled By Kaybee Toy & Hobby Stores NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: November 2, 1989 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-004 Toys And Rattles Recalled By Kaybee Toy & Hobby Stores WASHINGTON, DC.-- Several toys and rattles are being recalled by KayBee Toy & Hobby Stores because of small parts which may present a choking hazard to young children and infants. The recalled items sold nationwide include the following: WOODEN PUZZLES - These puzzles come in six different styles and have either item "No. 6792" or item "No. 6793" on the front and back of the red, white, and blue box. Each box has "WOODEN PUZZLES" on the front and on all four sides and "A FUN WAY TO LEARN" on the front. On the back of the box all six styles are pictured along with the words "Made in Taiwan". These puzzles were manufactured by Lucky Star Enterprises in Taiwan and were distributed in the United States. From November 1987 to December 1988, 44,300 No. 6792 were sold and 42,200 No. 6793 were sold. All of the puzzle pieces have pegs in them which may come off presenting a choking hazard. Approximate retail price $3.99. BABY RATTLE SET - Item #7387 - This set contains three different baby rattles. One is in the form of a bird, one is a telephone receiver, and one is four small balls connected to a red plastic handle. Only the four small balls connected to a red plastic handle failed CPSC's small parts requirements. CPSC is aware of one incident where a child gagged on the nose of the bird-shaped rattle. In 1987 25,700 sets were sold and in 1988 14,300 sets were sold. Approximate retail price $3.99. SWIMMING HIPPO - This bathtub toy, Item #11744, is constructed of blue or red plastic, approximately 5" long with yellow plastic feet and a yellow duck attached to a pull string in the Hippo's mouth. The Hippo's flippers attached to the feet come off and present