Electronic Toy Guitars Recalled, Small Parts Pose Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-06-29). Hazards: choking. About 500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06199 |
| Published | 2006-06-29 |
| Last updated | 2024-06-28 |
| Product category | Toy Musical Instruments |
| Products | Toy Guitars |
| Firms | Sino Trading Group, LLC, of Houston, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 500 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Flea markets nationwide throughout January 2006 for about $1.50. |
Description
The recalled plastic toy guitar has a white face and red back with a green shoulder strap. There are multi-colored animal-face buttons on the front of the guitar including a chicken, a duck, a dog, a pig and a lamb. A label on the front of the guitar reads, "GUITAR SERIES JC856." "MADE IN CHINA" is embossed on the front of the battery cover on the back of the guitar. Packaging on the box reads in part, "Jie Cheng" and "NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS."
Hazard
The toy guitar can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to the vendor where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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