"My First Buddys Wrecker Truck," "My First Buddys Pumper Truck" and "Potpourri Baby Doll"
CPSC Recall #90-092 - May 8, 1990
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 90-092 |
| Recall Date | May 8, 1990 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | Approximately 27,000 "My First Buddys Wrecker Truck", 27,000 "My First Buddys Pumper Truck" and 1,497 "Potpourri Baby Doll" |
Where It Was Sold
| The recalled items were sold nationwide in 1988 and 1989 in Target Stores. |
Product
"My First Buddys Wrecker Truck," "My First Buddys Pumper Truck" and "Potpourri Baby Doll"
Description
"WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target Stores of Minneapolis, MN is voluntarily recalling ""My First Buddys Wrecker Truck,"" ""My First Buddys Pumper Truck"" and their ""Potpourri Baby Doll"" because of small parts that present potentially fatal choking hazards to young children. The recalled items sold nationwide in 1988 and 1989 in Target Stores are as follows: MY FIRST BUDDYS WRECKER TRUCK Amount Sold: 27,000 (approximate) Average Price: $4.99 This truck is all plastic, has an orange body with ""My First Buddys"" embossed on the right side and ""WRECKER"" printed in white on both sides in all capital letters, has yellow rails, a blue pulley on a string for towing, a moving emergency light, black tires on white wheels, and a white built-in handle with ""BUDDYL"" embossed on the front. The truck makes a clicking sound when rolled back and forth. The emergency light on the top of the truck separates during use and abuse testing and is a small part. MY FIRST BUDDYS PUMPER Amount Sold: 27,000 (approximate) Average Price: $4.99 This truck is all plastic, has a red body with ""PUMPER"" printed in white on both sides in all caps, has yellow and white fire equipment attached, and has a white built-in handle with ""BUDDYL"" embossed on the back and blue tires on white wheels. The truck makes a clicking sound when pushed back and forth. The yellow fire fighting nozzle on top of the truck is a small part. POTPOURRI BABY DOLLS Amount Sold: 1,497 Average Price: $2.49 The dolls stand 3-1/2 inches tall and have moveable limbs. They are wearing solid or multi-colored shorts and come with a two-inch by three-inch scented pillow made of the same fabric trimmed with lace. The dolls come with straight blonde hair and freckled faces. The arms and legs of the doll separate during use and abuse testing and are small parts. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Target Store headquarters at (612) 370-6000. These three potentially hazardous toys were identified at the Ports of Los Angeles and Oakland, California during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs Service surveillance program."
Hazard
The items are being recalled because of small parts that present potentially fatal choking hazards to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these products.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price.
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.