Rolling Clock Toy
CPSC Recall #96-136 — May 29, 1996
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 96-136 |
| Recall Date | May 29, 1996 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | 15,000 |
Where It Was Sold
| Retail stores nationwide sold the toy clocks from September 1995 through January 1996 for $1.79 to $2.49 each. |
Product
Rolling Clock Toy
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Man's Trading Co. of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 train-shaped "Rolling Clock" toys. If the toy is dropped, it can break into small parts, such as the toy's decorative beads and the arms of the clock. Small children can choke on or inhale these small parts. Man's Trading Co. and CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with this toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The light blue plastic trains measure five inches high, seven inches long, and two inches wide. The train, with pink wheels and pink trim, has a clock on its back with red hands, yellow numbers, and a picture of a house, a rabbit, a sun and flowers on the face. A white arch on top of the train and a metal bar in the middle of the train are decorated with pink, orange, yellow, and green beads that slide back and forth. A purple and white label on the side of the train reads "FUNNY TRAIN" in red lettering. The train is packaged with four plastic rings on a white plastic tray in a yellow box with pictures of blue trains, pink elephants, and white dogs, and numbers from zero through nine. The box is labeled in part, "ROLLING CLOCK ... TY-1306 ... WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - small parts Not for Children under 3 yrs. ... Made in China." Retail stores nationwide sold the toy clocks from September 1995 through January 1996 for $1.79 to $2.49 each. Consumers should take the toys away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Amy Shum of Man's Trading Co. at (800) 388-7228. CPSC discovered this hazard during routine surveillance.
Hazard
If the toy is dropped, it can break into small parts, such as the toy's decorative beads and the arms of the clock. Small children can choke on or inhale these small parts.
Incidents & Injuries
Man's Trading Co. and CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with this toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should take the toys away from 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.