Bathtub Baby doll sets
CPSC Recall #99-151 — August 2, 1999
Product
Bathtub Baby doll sets
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toys "R" Us, of Paramus, N.J., is recalling 71,000 Bathtub Baby doll sets. These doll sets come with a small ball, which poses a serious choking hazard to children under 3 years old. CPSC and Toys "R" Us are not aware of any injuries involving these doll sets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The Bathtub Baby doll set includes a blue, plastic bathtub; a 5.5 inch soft vinyl doll wearing a blue diaper; a pink, fish-shaped strainer; and a pink ball about 1.25 inches in diameter. The set is packaged in a clear plastic bag with a hangtag. Writing on the hangtag includes, "BATHTUB BABY," WHAT A DOLL!" "FISHE" and "MADE IN CHINA." Toys "R" Us stores nationwide sold these doll sets from October 1998 through July 1999 for about $2. Consumers are urged to take the doll sets away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should call their local Toys "R" Us store, or visit the Toys "R" Us web site at www.toysrus.com/recalls/index.cfm. This recall was the result of an inspection conducted by the CPSC staff.
Hazard
These doll sets come with a small ball, which poses a serious choking hazard to children under 3 years old.
Incidents / Injuries
CPSC and Toys "R" Us are not aware of any injuries involving these doll sets.
Remedy
Consumers are urged to take the doll sets away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should call their local Toys "R" Us store, or visit the Toys "R" Us web site at www.toysrus.com/recalls/index.cfm.
Units Affected
71,000
Sold At
Toys "R" Us stores nationwide sold these doll sets from October 1998 through July 1999 for about $2.
Manufactured In
China