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Consumer Alert from CPSC
Consumer Alert: Sky Dancers Flying Doll Recalled
Manufacturer fined for delay in reporting defects

Oct. 23, 2000, WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)announced today that Galoob(r) Toys, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., agreed to pay a civil penalty of $400,000. The penalty settles allegations that Galoob violated the Consumer Product Safety Act when it failed to timely report to CPSC defects, and injuries to children and adults, associated with its Sky Dancer(r) dolls.

Galoob(r) reported to CPSC shortly after it was purchased by Hasbro.

CPSC alleges that Galoob(r) failed to report in a timely manner that the hard plastic Sky Dancers(r) propeller-like wings can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure users and persons nearby. Galoob(r) received 150 injury reports which include eye damage (scratched corneas and incidents of temporary blindness), a mild concussion, a broken rib, broken teeth and facial lacerations that required stitches.

About 8.9 million Sky Dancers(r) were recalled by CPSC and Galoob(r) in June 2000. The flying doll is inserted into the top of a launcher feet-first, and a cord is pulled to launch the doll. The packaging is labeled "Sky Dancers(r)", "galoob(r)" and "MADE IN CHINA." The dolls were sold nationwide from 1994 to June 2000 for between $8 and $25, depending on the model purchased.

In agreeing to settle this matter, Galoob(r) denies that it violated the Consumer Product Safety Act or any other law administered by CPSC. Consumers should stop using the dolls immediately and call Galoob(r) toll-free at (877) 598-5599 to participate in the recall and get a free replacement toy.

For Immediate Release CPSC Contact: William J. Moore Jr.
October 23, 2000 (301) 504-0626 Ext. 1348
Release # 01-017


		To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800)638-2772. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov. Consumers can report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov.

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