[Recalled] Gymboree plush shape sorter toys — Plush Shape Sorters and Stacking Toys Recalled by Gymboree NEWS from CPSC U.S | CPSC 2000-07-24
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Recall details
| Product | Gymboree plush shape sorter toys |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Gymboree |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 00150 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 24 July 2000 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: Plush Shape Sorters and Stacking Toys Recalled by Gymboree NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2000 Release # 00-150 Company Phone Number: (800) 222-7758 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058 CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Plush Shape Sorters and Stacking Toys PRODUCT: Plush Shape Sorter Toys - The Gymboree Corp., of Burlingame, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 plush shape sorter toys. The toy is a multi-colored, plush fabric sorter box with six shapes that rattle, crackle or squeak, and have a multi-pattern design including, green with blue polk-a-dots, red and orange checks, and blue and green stripes. A label on the toy reads, "GYMBOREE" and "Made In China." Gymboree and Play & Music Stores, and the Gymboree web site sold the toys nationwide from November 1998 through April 2000 for about $20. PROBLEM: The stuffing of the toys can contain sewing needles and sharp metal pieces. Young children could ingest or be cut by these sharp metal pieces. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: There has been one report of a part of a sewing needle in the stuffing of the plush shape sorter toy. After searching through its inventory, the firm found five additional plush shape sorter toys with sharp metal pieces. No injuries have been reported. WHAT TO DO: Stop using the toys immediately, and return it to the store where purchased for a Hazards: Choking
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