Smurf Musical Crib Train toys, Model 5340/5342
CPSC Recall #84-009 - February 2, 1984
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 84-009 |
| Recall Date | February 2, 1984 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | Approximately 4,300 |
| Manufactured In | Hong Kong |
Where It Was Sold
| Since 1982 |
| approximately 4 |
| 300 of these toys have been sold through Toys-R-Us stores in the East Coast |
| Midwest |
| West Coast |
| and Florida for $13 to $15 each. |
Product
Smurf Musical Crib Train toys, Model 5340/5342
Description
Washington, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Durham Industries, Inc., New York, New York, today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 4,300 Smurf Musical Crib Train toys, Model 5340/5342, because small parts may break off this toy if it is dropped. These small parts may present a choking, aspiration, or swallowing hazard. CPSC safety standards specify that toys for children under three (3) must not have such small parts. Since 1982, approximately 4,300 of these toys have been sold through Toys-R-Us stores in the East Coast, Midwest, West Coast, and Florida for $13 to $15 each.The CPSC has received one report of an infant choking on small parts from this toy. The child was not injured and required no medical attention.The toy is a light blue plastic train engine with yellow wheels and smokestack. It is 7 1/2 inches long by 3 1/2 inches wide by 7 1/2 inches high. There is a Smurf face on the front of the train. This toy is designed to be fastened onto the rail of a baby crib. When the smokestack is 'wound up', the train moves along the crib rail and plays music. The train may also be used as a floor toy.The following label is molded on the right side of the train engine: "DURHAM INDUSTRIES, INC., MCMLXXXII NEW YORK, N.Y. 10010, ITEN NO. 5340/5342 MADE IN HONG KONG."Consumers should remove these products from use immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.For further information, consumers may call Durham Industries, 212-679-2282, or the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (800) 638-8270.
Hazard
Durham Industries, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of approximately 4,300 Smurf Musical Crib Train toys, Model 5340/5342, because small parts may break off this toy if it is dropped. These small parts may present a choking, aspiration, or swallowing hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
The CPSC has received one report of an infant choking on small parts from this toy. The child was not injured and required no medical attention.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should remove these products from use immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full 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.
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.