Magic Doll Feeding Sets

CPSC Recall #99-123a — June 14, 1999

Recall Summary

Recall Number99-123a
Recall DateJune 14, 1999
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 7,000
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Toy and variety stores in California
Connecticut
Kentucky
New York
Washington and Puerto Rico sold the sets from January 1998 through December 1998 for about $5.

Product

Magic Doll Feeding Sets

Description

PRODUCT: Toys - Creative Designs International Ltd., of Feasterville, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 toy Magic Doll Feeding Sets. Each set contains two bottles (one bottle contains formula and is decorated with an alphabet design; the other bottle is empty and is mostly orange) a plate of food, jar of baby food, box of rice, spoon, folk and a bib. "Binky...Made in China" is on the bib. The set is packaged in a box labeled in part "Binky(r)...No. 8221...MAGIC DOLL FEEDING SET...Creative Design International, Ltd...Made in China." Toy and variety stores in California, Connecticut, Kentucky, New York, Washington and Puerto Rico sold the sets from January 1998 through December 1998 for about $5. PROBLEM: The nipple on the orange baby bottle separates, presenting a serious choking hazard to young children. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Creative Designs International toll-free at (888) 869-7234, or write to the company at 207 E. Pennsylvania Blvd., Feasterville, PA 19053. Consumers in Puerto Rico can call the company collect at (215) 953-2800.

Hazard

The nipple on the orange baby bottle separates, presenting a serious choking hazard to young children.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.