CPSCMay 23, 2007

Tri-Star International Children's Toys recall: Choking Hazard

Tri-Star International Recalls Children's Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Tri-Star International Children's Toys recalled?

These toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Tri-Star at (510) 856-8785 anytime or CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 between 8 a.m. and 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
Ball Rattles, Wrist Rattles, Wind-Up Toys
Company
Tri-Star International Inc., of Newark, Calif.
Quantity
About 2,000
Sold at
Dollar stores in California from January 2005 through May 2007 for about $1.
Recall date
May 23, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves three different types of toys. The ball rattle is a multi-colored, 3-inch ball with oval openings and a small hexagon opening at each end. The wrist rattle toy is a white plastic wristband toy with six multi-colored balls with small bells inside. The wind-up toy is a 7.5-inch pink giraffe with yellow legs and a green wind-up knob below the tail of the giraffe.

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