CPSC Recall in 1999: CPSC, Toys "R" Us Announce Recall of "Bathtub Baby" Doll Sets

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 99-151

Date: August 02, 1999

Product Name: Bathtub Baby doll sets

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toys "R" Us, of Paramus, N.J., is recalling 71,000 Bathtub Baby doll sets. These doll sets come with a small ball, which poses a serious choking hazard to children under 3 years old. CPSC and Toys "R" Us are not aware of any injuries involving these doll sets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The Bathtub Baby doll set includes a blue, plastic bathtub; a 5.5 inch soft vinyl doll wearing a blue diaper; a pink, fish-shaped strainer; and a pink ball about 1.25 inches in diameter. The set is packaged in a clear plastic bag with a hangtag. Writing on the hangtag includes, "BATHTUB BABY," WHAT A DOLL!" "FISHE" and "MADE IN CHINA." Toys "R" Us stores nationwide sold these doll sets from October 1998 through July 1999 for about $2. Consumers are urged to take the doll sets away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should call their local Toys "R" Us store, or visit the Toys "R" Us web site at www.toysrus.com/recalls/index.cfm. This recall was the result of an inspection conducted by the CPSC staff.

Hazard Description:

These doll sets come with a small ball, which poses a serious choking hazard to children under 3 years old.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Units: 71,000

Incidents:

CPSC and Toys "R" Us are not aware of any injuries involving these doll sets.

Sold At:

Toys "R" Us stores nationwide sold these doll sets from October 1998 through July 1999 for about $2.

Manufactured In:

China