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Consumer Alert from CPSC
Consumer Alert: Musical Pull Toys Recalled
Curious George poses strangulation danger

Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 4,600 Curious George musical pull toys for replacement. The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding two red and yellow balloons, attached by two retractable green fabric covered elastic cords. It can hang from cribs, playpens, or other juvenile furniture. A red tag on the toy reads in part "STYLE # 3490, Curious George Adventures, and Made In China." When the cords are pulled, the toy plays music as the cords retract. Kmart stores nationwide sold these toys from June 1999 through September 1999 for about $10.

PROBLEM: The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a
strangulation risk to young children.

INCIDENT/INJURIES: Prestige Toy Corp. has received a report of a child
found with the cords of the toy wrapped around his neck. No injuries
have been reported.

WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these toys immediately and
return it to Kmart for a replacement toy. For more information, contact
Prestige Toy Corp at (866) 666-8266 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday.

Toys that have the green elastic cords sewn together halfway below the
red and yellow balloons are not included in this recall.

For Immediate Release CPSC Contact: Kim Dulic
November 16, 2000 (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1183
Release # 01-033


		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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