© Copyright Ada Kanu 20091. Fisher-Price Recalls “Laugh and Learn” Bunny Toys Due to Choking
Hazard
2. Jazwares Inc. Recalls Link-N-Lite(tm) Magnetic Puzzles, Ingested
Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 15, 2007
Release #07-105
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 447-5003
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Fisher-Price Recalls “Laugh and Learn” Bunny Toys Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: “Laugh and Learn” Learning Bunny Toys
Units: About 500,000 (an additional 700,000 were sold worldwide)
Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Hazard: The pink pompom nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to
young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the Laugh and Learn Learning Bunny
that measures about 10-inches tall. The yellow bunny with one green and
one orange ear has musical and counting sound effects. The words, “Laugh
and Learn” are printed on the bunny’s shirt. Product numbers involved in
the recall are: K0468, K2960, K2961, K2962, K2963, K2964, K2965, K3440,
K6898, K7884, L0327, and K5862. The product numbers are located on the
fabric tag sewn to the body of the bunny. Only bunnies with three
dimensional pompom noses are included in this recall. Bunnies with flat
or embroidered noses are not subject to this recall.
Sold at: Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide May 2006
through December 2006 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from
children and contact Fisher-Price to arrange for the return of the bunny
to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer’s choice.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at
(866) 447-5003 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at
http://www.service.mattel.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07105.html
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 15, 2007
Release #07-106
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 370-1827
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Jazwares Inc. Recalls Link-N-Lite(tm) Magnetic Puzzles, Ingested Magnets
Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Link-N-Lite(tm) Magnetic Light-Up Puzzles
Units: About 30,000
Importer: Jazwares, Inc. of Sunrise, Fla.
Hazard: Small magnets used to connect the puzzle pieces can fall out.
Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more
than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and
cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received reports of nine incidents
where magnets became loose from these puzzles. No injuries have been
reported.
Description: The recalled Link-N-Lite(tm) Magnetic Light-Up Puzzle,
which is a double-sided plastic magnetic puzzle for ages 3 and up, has
two designs. The Disney-brand puzzle shows the Disney Princesses on the
front and Ariel, from The Little Mermaid, on the back. The Marvel-brand
puzzle shows “Spider-Man & Friends” on both sides. Each puzzle measures
8 inches by 10.5 inches, contains nine pieces with four or six magnets
per piece, and lights-up when all pieces are in place. A 9-volt battery
is placed in the center bottom piece that contains a battery case.
Sold at: Target and Kohl’s stores nationwide and on Amazon.com from June
2006 through January 2007 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the puzzles and contact
Jazwares for a free replacement toy that does not contain magnets.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jazwares Inc. at
(800) 370-1827 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit Jazwares’ Web site at www.jazwares.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07106.html
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC’s
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obtain this release and recall information at CPSC’s Web site at
www.cpsc.gov.