Product Recall Number: 79-065
Why was Stuffed toy mobiles recalled?
Approximately 422,000 stuffed mobile toys which may pose a strangulation hazard to infants are being recalled by their importer, R. Dakin & Company, of San Francisco.
Product Recall Number: 79-065
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Date: 1979-11-20
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Name Of Product: Stuffed toy mobiles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 21) -- Approximately 422,000 stuffed mobile toys which may pose a strangulation hazard to infants are being recalled by their importer, R. Dakin & Company, of San Francisco.The recall applies to eight different types of stuffed animal mobiles which are intended to be suspended from ceilings by means of three elastic cords.Last month an 11-month old baby girl strangled when she became entangled in the elastic cords suspending one of the toys from her crib.ToyModel NumberHummbug Beemodel 34-3645Embo Elephantmodel 34-1972Jolly Polly Parrotmodel 34-3462Stanley Storkmodel 34-3653Jingle Frogmodel 34-3661Lucky Ladybugmodel 34-3662Duckswoopmodel 34-3666Jingle Lambmodel 34-3690Each toy is covered with plush fabric and contains a musical chime device. The model numbers appear on a tag attached to the animal's ear.The toys were imported from South Korea and distributed in the U.S. from January, 1977, through October, 1979. They sold nationwide for approximately $7 each in toy stores and other retail stores.Parents should return the toys to the stores where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers who wish to keep the toy should cut off the three elastic cords in order to eliminate the potential safety hazard.Anyone requiring additional information about this recall may contact Mr. Roger J. Burrill, Vice President, R. Dakin & Company, 499 Point San Bruno Boulevard, South San Francisco, California 94080, toll-free telephone 800-227-6598.
Hazard Description: Approximately 422,000 stuffed mobile toys which may pose a strangulation hazard to infants are being recalled by their importer, R. Dakin & Company, of San Francisco.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: Approximately 422,000
Incidents: An 11-month old baby girl was strangled when she became entangled in the elastic cords suspending one of the toys from her crib.
Remedy: Parents should return the toys to the stores where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers who wish to keep the toy should cut off the three elastic cords in order to eliminate the potential safety hazard.
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Importers: R. Dakin & Company, of San Francisco, California
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