Product Recall Number: 01-122
Why was Easter egg garlands recalled?
The string can break and release the eggs, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Recall Number: 01-122
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2001-04-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Easter egg garlands
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tony USA Inc., of Encinitas, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 200,000 Easter egg garlands. The string can break and release the eggs, posing a choking hazard to young children.CPSC and Tony USA have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.The recalled garland is 6-feet long and is made of plastic, egg-shaped beads. The green, yellow, blue, purple, and red beads are connected together by a clear, plastic string. Writing on the packaging reads in part, "Made in China" and "mini 6 Foot Egg Garland."Discount stores nationwide sold the decorative items from February 2001 through April 2001 for about $2.Consumers should stop using these garlands immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call the CPSC Hotline at (800) 638-2772 anytime.
Hazard Description: The string can break and release the eggs, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 200,000
Incidents: CPSC and Tony USA have not received any reports of injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these garlands immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Sold At: Discount stores nationwide sold the decorative items from February 2001 through April 2001 for about $2.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed