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Danera and Stahlwood manufactured squeeze toys

CPSC Recall #84-016 - March 18, 1984

Recall Summary

Recall Number84-016
Recall DateMarch 18, 1984
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedApproximately 187,000 Danera toys and approximately 27,000 Stahlwood toys
Manufactured InTaiwan

Product

Danera and Stahlwood manufactured squeeze toys

Description

In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Danara International, Ltd. of South Hackensack, New Jersey, and Stahlwood Manufacturing Co., Inc., New York, New York, today announced a voluntary recall of several squeeze toys which the CPSC believes may cause choking and/or suffocation because the handles are small enough to lodge in the throat and obstruct the airways of children. These products have not been involved in choking deaths; however, the CPSC believes they are similar in shape and size to products that have been involved in such incidents.All of the squeeze toys have bulbous-shaped ends which range in size from 3/4 inches to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. All are made of soft, easily compressed plastic material. Only those products listed are involved in the corrective action.The Danara products involved are:Mickey Mouse head on a yellow handle, 5 1/2 inches longDonald Duck head on a blue handle, 5 1/2 inches longMickey Mouse head on a yellow handle, 7 inches longDonald Duck head on a blue handle, 6 1/2 inches longYellow mallet with Mickey Mouse face and "MICKEY" embossed on handle, 7 1/4 inches long with a bulbous end.The Donald Duck on the 5 1/2 inches long handle was involved in a choking incident reported to the Commission by a consumer.These toys are packaged and sold under the brand name "SAFEGUARD" and labeled "WALT DISNEY CHARACTER Squeek-a-Toy." The Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck toys are labeled "No. 5523." The mallet is labeled "no. 5503." Stamped below the back of the neck of the Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck toys is "WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS DANARA INTERNATIONAL LTD. MADE IN TAIWAN." Stamped around the squeaker of the mallet is "WALT DISNEY PROD. MADE IN TAIWAN DANARA INTERNATIONAL."Approximately 180,000 of the Danara 5 1/2 inch Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck toys were distributed from 1977 through December, 1981. Over 7,000 of the other toys were distributed; the 7 inch and 6 1/2 inch Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck toys from 1981 through November 1982 when shipments were voluntarily discontinued, and the 7 1/4 inch mallet from 1981 through May, 1983.The Stahlwood products involved are:White dog's head on a white handle, 6 inches longPink pig's head on a pink handle, 6 inches longOrange cat's head on an orange handle, 6 inches longThese toys are packaged and sold under the brand name "Young Times" and are labeled "Thumper, No. 393." Some of the toys are stamped "made in Taiwan, Stahlwood, N.Y. on the bottom of the handle, and some are stamped "Made in Taiwan." Approximately 27,000 of the Stahlwood toys were distributed from 1977 through November, 1982, when shipments were voluntarily discontinued. The toys have not been marketed in the past 18 months.Consumers should remove these products from use immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a refund. Consumers may return the Danara squeeze toys to Danara, 14 Central Boulevard, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07806, and the Stahlwood squeeze toys to Stahlwood, 601 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019.Retailers should remove the toys from sale immediately and return them to Danara or Stahlwood for a full refund.Anyone wishing additional information may contact CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (800) 638-8270. 

Hazard

Danara International, Ltd. and Stahlwood Manufacturing Co., Inc. announced a voluntary recall of several squeeze toys which the CPSC believes may cause choking and/or suffocation because the handles are small enough to lodge in the throat and obstruct the airways of children.

Incidents & Injuries

The Donald Duck on the 5 1/2 inches long handle was involved in a choking incident reported to the Commission by a consumer.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should remove these products from use immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a refund. Consumers may return the Danara squeeze toys to Danara, 14 Central Boulevard, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07806, and the Stahlwood squeeze toys to Stahlwood, 601 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019.

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.

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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.

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