CPSCFebruary 25, 2005

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Electronic Musical Toys

Why was CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?

The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumer should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact: For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company Web site at www.dollartree.com

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
Toy Tunes Electronic Musical Toys
Company
Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Quantity
About 147,600
Sold at
Dollar Tree, Only $1, and Dollar Bills stores nationwide from March 2004 through January 2005 for $1.
Recall date
February 25, 2005
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall includes two styles of battery-operated electronic musical toys. The multi-colored toys come in the shape of a drum and a xylophone, and are sold with a drumstick for playing the musical toy. The recalled toys have a label affixed to the top of the package that reads "LIGHT & SOUND MUSICAL TOY" and "TOY TUNES." A second label affixed to the bottom right of the package reads "TRY ME!" The label affixed on the back of the package contains, "DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320" and "MADE IN CHINA."

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