CPSCApril 12, 2001

CPSC, Tony USA Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Egg

CPSC, Tony USA Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Egg Garlands

Why was CPSC, Tony USA Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Egg recalled?

The string can break and release the eggs, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these garlands immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Contact: For further information, consumers may call the CPSC Hotline at (800) 638-2772 anytime.

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
Easter egg garlands
Company
Tony USA Inc., of Encinitas, Calif.
Quantity
About 200,000
Sold at
Discount stores nationwide sold the decorative items, from February 2001 through April 2001, for about $2.
Recall date
April 12, 2001
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Tony USA have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled garland is 6 feet long and is made of plastic egg-shaped beads. The green, yellow, blue, purple, and red beads are connected together by a clear plastic string. Writing on the packaging reads in part, "Made in China" and "mini 6 Foot Egg Garland."

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