| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 28, 2004 Release # 05-076 |
Firm’s Hotline: (866) 879-4667 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
CPSC, AA Importer Inc. Announce Recall of Push and Electronic Toys
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Push Along Frog, Animal Organ, and Rock & Roll Kids Guitar Toys
Units: About 5,200
Importer: AA Importer Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard: The toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall includes three toys: Push Along Frogs, Animal Organs, and Rock & Roll Kids Guitars. The Push Along Frog toy has a 9.5- inch green plastic frog attached to a 15-inch, red plastic handle. A sticker on the front of the toy reads “Push Along Forg” (sic). The electronic Animal Organ comes in four different styles, all about 11- inches long. The style number, written on the back of the toy begins with “666.” The electronic guitars are about 14-inches long and have various colored buttons. “ROCK & ROLL KIDS” is written on stickers on the front. “MADE IN CHINA” is written on all three toys.
Sold at: Swap meets and flea markets in the Los Angeles area from July 2003 through October 2004 for about $3.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children. Consumers should call the firm to get information on returning the toys to the importer for a refund and postage reimbursement.
Consumer Contact: Call AA Importer Inc. toll-free at (866) 879-4667 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
