CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of Additional 170,000 Busy Poppin' Pals Toys
This recall was issued December 8, 2000.
- Company
- Playskool, Of Pawtucket, R.I.
- Posted
- December 8, 2000
- Recall Number
- 01050
- Quantity
- 170,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
Small springs inside these toys can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
Action Taken
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playskool to get information about how to receive a free redesigned replacement toy.
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Incidents & Injuries
Playskool has received eight reports relating to the springs in its Sesame Street Busy Poppin' Pals toys, including one report that a child put the broken spring in his mouth. No injuries were reported. Playskool received 16 reports of springs breaking in the Busy Poppin' Pals toy recalled earlier. This resulted in five children putting the broken springs in their mouths, and two of these children suffering lacerations.