CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of "Happyvillagers" Toy Sets
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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HearthSong, of Madison, Va., is voluntarily recalling 3,250 "Happyvillagers" toy sets (12 villagers per set). The head can detach from the body of the villagers, posing a choking hazard to young children. Name of Product: Happyvillagers Toy SetsUnits: 3,250 sets (12 villagers per set)Manufacturer: HearthSong, of Madison, Va.Hazard: The head can detach from the body of the villagers, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.Description: The Happyvillagers are made with birchwood and painted with various villager images. The sets were sold separately with 12 villagers per set and as a part of the Happyville Special set that included a set of 35 Happyville Blocks. Only the Happyvillagers are included in the recall.Sold At: HearthSong sold the Happyvillagers Toy Sets through their catalog and website from Sept. 30, 2002 through March 11, 2003 for about $15.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the Happyvillagers away from young children immediately and return to HearthSong for a full refund including the cost of postage. Send the Happyvillagers to HearthSong, Attn: Returns, 3700 Wyse Road, Dayton, OH 45414-2541.Consumer Contact: Call toll-free at (888) 623-6557 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Media Contact: Ms. Linda DeRose-Droubay at (540) 948-7353
The head can detach from the body of the villagers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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HearthSong sold the Happyvillagers Toy Sets through their catalog and website from Sept. 30, 2002 through March 11, 2003 for about $15.
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