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Animal squeeze toys (gopher, penguin, rabbit, tiger, bear and mouse) and jet fighter toy

CPSC Recall #98-140 — July 8, 1998

Recall Summary

Recall Number98-140
Recall DateJuly 8, 1998
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedMore than 10,000
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

The toys were sold in various discount stores in Puerto Rico. The squeeze toys were sold from January 1997 through June 1998
and the jet fighter toys were sold from December 1996 through June 1998. All the toys sold for about $1.

Product

Animal squeeze toys (gopher, penguin, rabbit, tiger, bear and mouse) and jet fighter toy

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), In-Mar Trading Inc., of Dorado, Puerto Rico, is recalling more than 10,000 various plastic toys. The squeeze toys that are part of this recall each contain a squeaker, and the jet fighter toy contains small parts, all of which can become separated from the toy. These small parts present a choking hazard to young children, and in some cases, an aspiration hazard which could result in death. CPSC and In-Mar are not aware of any injuries involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The six different squeeze toys involved in this recall are each approximately 4 inches in height, made of pliable plastic and contain a squeaker element located at the base of each toy. Each squeeze toy depicts a different animal including a gopher, penguin, rabbit, tiger, bear and mouse. The squeaker toys are sold packaged in a clear plastic bag with cardboard header reading: "ANIMAL TOYS With Sound***828-6***MADE IN CHINA." The jet fighter toy is nearly 8 inches long, is mostly black with a green tail, and the driver wears a blue helmet. Writing on the jet's labels include, "Marlboro***USAF- 28***DL". The jet is packaged in a clear plastic bag with a cardboard header that reads, "TOYS***MADE IN CHINA***Ages 3 And Up." The toys were sold in various discount stores in Puerto Rico. The squeeze toys were sold from January 1997 through June 1998, and the jet fighter toys were sold from December 1996 through June 1998. All the toys sold for about $1. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the toy to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call In-Mar at (787) 796-1560 between 9:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The firm will accept collect calls from consumers calling outside the Dorado area. Inquiries in Spanish can be directed to Jésus Chaírez, CPSC, at (214) 827-6239.

Hazard

The squeeze toys that are part of this recall each contain a squeaker, and the jet fighter toy contains small parts, all of which can become separated from the toy. These small parts present a choking hazard to young children, and in some cases, an aspiration hazard which could result in death.

Incidents & Injuries

CPSC and In-Mar are not aware of any injuries involving these toys.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the toy 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.

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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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