CPSC Recall in 1988: Playset And Doll Recalled Because Of Possible Choking Hazard

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 88-032

Date: May 25, 1988

Product Name: Wisconsin "Sweet Home Shoe House Playset" and "Ice Cream Doll"

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Product Safety Commission, the Wisconsin Toy Company, Inc. of New York is voluntarily recalling its "Sweet Home Shoe House Playset" and "Ice Cream Doll" because they have small parts and may present a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should take the items away from children and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. The "Sweet Home Shoe House Playset" is a plastic house in the shape of a work boot, measuring 11 by 7 by 6 inches, containing pieces of dolls and doll furniture. The playsets are labeled "1984 JUMBOS INTERNATIONAL (HONG KONG) CO. NO. 698", and 6,500 were sold nationally for about $5.00. "Ice Cream Doll" is a soft doll about 12 inches tall, with a plastic ice cream cone suspended from a string around the neck of the doll, with a sewn-in label marked "ICE CREAM DOLL, MADE IN HONG KONG." $3.00. CPSC and Wisconsin Toy said they know of no injuries involved with the toys. U.S. Customs agents and CPSC inspectors discovered the small parts violation of the Ice Cream Doll during "Operation Toyland" import surveillance at Newark, New Jersey last fall. Anyone wishing additional information may call Wisconsin at (201) 279-9718.

Hazard Description:

The toys have small parts and may present a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: Approximately 6,500 Shoe House Playsets

Incidents:

CPSC and Wisconsin Toy said they know of no injuries involved with the toys.

Sold At:

Manufactured In:

Hong Kong