Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-11-16). Hazards: strangulation. About 4,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01033a |
| Published | 2000-11-16 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-10 |
| Product category | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products | Curious George musical pull toys |
| Firm named in the title | Prestige Toy Corp. |
| Firms | Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,600 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Kmart stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through September 1999, for about $10. |
Description
The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding two red and yellow balloons, attached by two retractable green fabric covered elastic cords. It can hang from cribs, playpens, or other juvenile furniture. A red tag on the toy reads in part "STYLE # 3490, Curious George Adventures, and Made In China." When the cords are pulled, the toy plays music as the cords retract.
Hazard
The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this toy immediately and return it to Kmart, for a replacement toy.
Incidents and injuries
Prestige Toy Corp. has received a report of a child found with the cords of the toy wrapped around his neck. No injuries have been reported.
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