Cupie Dolls #6342 Recalled by 5th Avenue Dolls

Affected

Cupie Dolls #6342 Recalled by 5th Avenue Dolls NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 1984 Release # 84-023 5th Avenue Dolls Cupie Doll #6342 Recalled Because Of Choking Hazard Washington, DC-- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 5th Avenue Dolls, New York, New York, today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 22,000 Cupie Dolls #6342 because the small arms can be removed from the body of the doll. These small parts may present a choking, aspiration, or swallowing hazard. CPSC safety standards specify that toys for children under three must not have such small parts. Since 1983, approximately 22,000 of these toys have been sold through Kay-Bee stores nationwide for $.99 each. The CPSC has not received any reports of infant choking incidents involving small parts from this toy. The toy is a light beige colored plastic doll with a moveable head and arms. It is 4 l/2 inches high by 1 l/2 inches wide. The cardboard header identifies the toy as being manufactured in Hong Kong with the Code #6342 "Cupie Doll". The doll was not supplied with any clothes. Consumers should remove these products from use immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. For further information, consumers may call Wisconsin Toy and Novelty at (212) 741-2125, or the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.

The file

Sold at

Not stated

Product type

Toy Dolls & Accessories

Made in

Not stated

Recalled by

5th Avenue Dolls, KB Toys

Incident log

None stated.

What the notice says to do

See the official notice.