CPSCNovember 16, 2000

Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige

Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp.

Why was Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Curious George musical pull toys
Company
Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 4,600
Sold at
Kmart stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through September 1999, for about $10.
Recall date
November 16, 2000
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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