Musical Rock-A-Bye Railroad, No. 2010
CPSC Recall #83-058 - November 17, 1983
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 83-058 |
| Recall Date | November 17, 1983 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | Approximately 50,000 |
Product
Musical Rock-A-Bye Railroad, No. 2010
Description
Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Janex Corporation, 19 Wardell Circle, Oceanport, New Jersey, today announced that a musical action crib and pull toy, the Musical Rock-A-Bye Railroad, No. 2010, distributed by the firm, may present choking, aspiration and ingestion hazards because of small parts which can break off. Janex has agreed to provide redesigned toys to consumers as replacements for the No. 2010, to provide a credit for retailers and wholesalers who destroy the product, and to give notice of the hazards. The agreement settles an administrative complaint filed against the firm on August 31, 1983.This toy is a plastic train engine which can be clamped on the rail of the crib or used as a pull toy outside the crib.When the 'smokestack' is wound up, the toy plays music and the rear wheels turn. The train engine is made of blue plastic with pink and white wheels, a red and white smokestack, and a yellow bell. Yellow decals with red printing on each side of the train engine say "Musical ROCK-A-BYE RAILROAD." The toy train engine is approximately 7 1/2 inches high by 7 1/2 inches long and 3 3/4 inches wide.When the Commission tested this toy according to safety requirements for toys, several components including the ball broke off. The Commission staff believes this is a violation of the CPSC Small Parts Requirement which bans small parts in toys intended for children under three years of age. The staff believes the components are small enough to be choking, aspiration, and ingestion hazards to infants and young children. These particular toys have not been involved in any incidents known to the CPSC.The Janex Corporation distributed 50,000 of these toys from April through October 1982. The Rock-A-Bye Railroad sold for approximately $9.97.Consumers should remove these toys from use immediately and contact the company or the retail store where they purchased the toy to obtain a replacement. Retailers and distributors should contact the company as soon as possible to arrange for the destruction of and a credit for products on hand and returned.Only Model 2010 with the yellow bell is involved in this action. Model 2010-A, without the bell, has been redesigned and should not be returned.For further information, consumers may call Janex Corporation at 201-229-8482, or the CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. The teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (800) 638-8270.
Hazard
The Musical Rock-A-Bye Railroad, No. 2010, may present choking, aspiration and ingestion hazards because of small parts which can break off.
Incidents & Injuries
These particular toys have not been involved in any incidents known to the CPSC.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should remove these toys from use immediately and contact the company or the retail store where they purchased the toy to obtain a replacement. Retailers and distributors should contact the company as soon as possible to arrange for the destruction of and a credit for products on hand and returned.
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.