PRODUCT |
DESCRIPTION |
PERFORMANCE |
PROGRESS |
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Brio's Curious George
(Brio AB) |
Curious George doll dressed in "astronaut"
outfit with several attachments, sold for 18-month-old babies. |
Sold with small, soft "mobile phone"
attached by cord to removable backpack, presenting choking hazard;
sold without warnings |
Named in 2001 "10 Worst Toys"
list; CPSC recalled the item in December, less than three weeks later. |
Sky Dancers
(Galoob Toys) |
Doll with helicopter-like arms spins off
launcher |
Doll flies off launcher unpredictably, striking
children in face and eyes |
Named in 1996 "10 Worst Toys"
list; CPSC recalled the item in 2000 |
Star Wonders
(Placo Toys) |
Doll with helicopter-like arms spins off
launcher |
Doll flies off launcher unpredictably, striking
children in face and eyes |
Named in 1996 "10 Worst Toys"
list; CPSC recalled the item in 1997 |
Popeye Doll
(Distr. by Presents; a division of Hamilton Gifts Co.) |
One foot high doll with a removable pipe.
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Inadequate labeling on toys warning of choke
hazard to young children; pipe in direct violation of small parts
federal regulations. |
Named in 1989 "10 Worst Toys"
list; CPSC recalled item the very next year. |
F.A.O. Schwarz
Slugger Bear
(exclusive design by North American Bear Co.) |
8" Plush stuffed bear, sold with ambiguous
age recommendation. |
Inadequate labeling on toys warning of potential
choking hazard to young children; detachable bat, buttons, loose ribbons,
all in direct violation of the CPSC small parts regulations and the
Hazardous Substance Act. |
Named in 1991 "10 Worst Toys"
list; CPSC recalled the item in March of 1991. |
Puffalump Snuggle
Light Doll
(Fisher Price) |
12" cuddly crib doll dressed in pajamas
and a sleep cap. |
Sleep Cap has long tail with satiny ball
attached to the end, recommended by manufacturer for infants birth
and up: 2- AAA batteries in housing secured by screws and covered
by velcro closure -choking and burning hazards. |
Named in 1992 "10 Worst Toys"
list; CPSC recalled the item in August 1993; Child Safety Protection
Act now requires specific regulations for sale of products to children
under age 3 -- warning labels must clearly state hazards and signs
must be posted at point-of-sale. |