CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Electronic Musical Toys
What was recalled
The recall includes two styles of battery-operated electronic musical toys. The multi-colored toys come in the shape of a drum and a xylophone, and are sold with a drumstick for playing the musical toy. The recalled toys have a label affixed to the top of the package that reads "LIGHT & SOUND MUSICAL TOY" and "TOY TUNES." A second label affixed to the bottom right of the package reads "TRY ME!" The label affixed on the back of the package contains, "DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320" and "MADE IN CHINA."
Hazard
The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Injuries
None reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Dollar Tree, Only $1, and Dollar Bills stores nationwide from March 2004 through January 2005 for $1.
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