Fisher Price Recalls

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Fisher Price Recalls
Tue, 05-10-2005 - 11:28pm




1. CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Pogo Sticks
2. CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Push Toys


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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2005
Release #05-167


Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 991-2444
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Pogo Sticks


WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.


Name of Product: Fisher-Price(r) Grow-To-Pro(r) Pogo Sticks


Units: About 154,000


Manufacturer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.


Hazard: An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to
remain stuck in the down position and release unexpectedly, posing a
risk of fall or facial impact injuries to children.


Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received 17 reports of incidents
with the pogo sticks, including one report of two teeth being lost and
one report where stitches were required. Other injuries involved cuts
and bruises to the face, arms and legs from fall injuries.


Description: The recalled Grow-To-Pro(r) Pogo sticks are traditional
pogo sticks with a round, removable base, two foot pegs and handles and
the words "Grow to Pro Pogo" stamped on the front of the product. They
come in two colors: green (model number 73386) and pink (model number
77356). The model number can be found underneath the pogo stick's foot
pegs. This recall includes green pogo sticks manufactured through August
1, 2004, and all pink pogo sticks. Green pogo sticks manufactured after
August 1, 2004, are not included in this recall and are marked with a
round, green sticker underneath the foot peg. Pink pogo sticks are no
longer manufactured.


Sold by: Discount department and toy stores nationwide from January 2002
through August 2004 for between $25 and $30.


Manufactured in: China


Remedy: Consumers should take the products away from children
immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free replacement pogo
stick.


Consumer Contact: Contact Fisher-Price at (800) 991-2444 anytime or
visit the firm's Web site at www.service.fisher-price.com


To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05167.html


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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2005
Release #05-168


Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 991-2444
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Push Toys


WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.


Name of Product: Fisher-Price Lil' Wagster Dragster push toys


Units: About 54,000


Manufacturer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.


Hazard: A young child's chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the
opening at the top of the push toy's round-shaped handle and incur
injuries.


Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received nine reports of injuries
associated with the push toy's handle including loose teeth, cut gums
and bruises to the mouth and chin.


Description: The recalled Lil' Wagster Dragster toy is an electronic
push toy for children 1-year-old and up. It has a green race car base
with red wheels and a blue handle that extends up for the child to hold.
The words "Fisher-Price" are stamped in red on the handle unit, while
the number "3" is stamped in yellow on the front of the race car base.
The push toy has a model number of B0335, which is printed on the
underside of the toy's race car base.


Sold at: Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from
December 2002 through February 2005 for about $13.


Manufactured in: Mexico


Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled push toys away from young
children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a repair kit
and installation instructions.


Consumer Contact: Contact Fisher-Price at (800) 991-2444 anytime or log
on to the firm's Web site at www.service.fisher-price.com


To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05168.html