Toy Bunny Rabbits
CPSC Recall #92-086 — May 17, 1992
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 92-086 |
| Recall Date | May 17, 1992 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | Approximately 300,000 |
Where It Was Sold
| According to the company |
| the stuffed bunnies were sold in retail stores such as Venture |
| Hallmark |
| Boscov's and Woolworth stores along with a number of others. |
Product
Toy Bunny Rabbits
Description
WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), K.M.S., Inc. of Wichita, KS, is voluntarily recalling approximately 300,000 plush bunny rabbits because their eyes and noses may separate during use creating a fatal choking hazard to young children. The stuffed bunnies are approximately 14 inches tall and are white with pink ears, feet, and nose. A tag attached to the bunnies reads in part, "Style #1011-1 Reg. No. PA.-3692 (RC)." According to the company, the stuffed bunnies were sold in retail stores such as Venture, Hallmark, Boscov's and Woolworth stores along with a number of others. Distribution of these rabbits began in January 1992 and ended in March 1992. The bunnies sold for $3.99 and up. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these plush rabbits. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous bunnies were discovered by a Hallmark employee. Consumers are urged to take the plush bunnies away from young children immediately and return them to the retail store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact K.M.S., Inc. toll- free on 1-800-752-5262, Dept. 92 or (316) 634-0441. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.
Hazard
The eyes and noses may detach creating a fatal choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these plush rabbits. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Remedy Instructions
Return to the store where purchased for a 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.