"Tots 'N Toys in Cradle" Model 70620
CPSC Recall #90-036 — February 13, 1990
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 90-036 |
| Recall Date | February 13, 1990 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | Approximately 161,245 |
| Manufactured In | China |
Product
"Tots 'N Toys in Cradle" Model 70620
Description
WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Uneeda Doll Company, Inc., New York, New York has announced a replacement program for the yellow cradle in the "Tots 'N Toys in Cradle," Model No. 70620. Small parts may break off the yellow cradle resulting in a potential choking hazard. The "Tots 'N Toys in Cradle" consists of a six-inch doll in a seven-inch by 3 3/4-inch cradle. The yellow plastic cradle has one heart on each of the spindles and the inside of one of the rockers is embossed with "UNEEDA DOLL CO., INC., MCMLXXXVII, MADE IN CHINA." Approximately 161,245 "Tots 'N Toys in Cradle," Model No. 70620 were sold nationwide from 1988 to the present for approximately $4.99 each. CPSC discovered this small part violation when a sample was obtained and tested for compliance with safety requirements. CPSC Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith said, "Neither CPSC nor Uneeda Doll Company, Inc. is aware of any injuries or complaints associated with this cradle, but this replacement program is being initiated to prevent the possibility of injury." Consumers should immediately take the yellow cradle away from children and return it to Uneeda Doll Company, Inc., 269 37th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11232 or call (718) 768-9200 for replacement with a pink cradle which does not present a choking hazard.
Hazard
Small parts may break off the yellow cradle resulting in a potential choking hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
Neither CPSC nor Uneeda Doll Company, Inc. is aware of any injuries or complaints associated with this cradle.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the yellow cradle away from children and return it to Uneeda Doll Company, Inc., 269 37th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11232 or call (718) 768-9200 for replacement with a pink cradle which does not present a choking hazard.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace 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 (Replace) 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.