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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2)Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Musical Toy Chair Posing Strangulation Hazard
January 12, 2006 CPSC, Hurley International Announce Recall of Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Boy's Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring Units: About 330 Manufacturer: Hurley International, of Costa Mesa, Calif. Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings of upper garments such as jackets and sweatshirts. Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled jackets are black or gray, and were sold in youth sizes up to size 20. "HurleyCo" is stitched on the upper left outside of the jacket. The style number BJ06GS is printed on a label sewn inside the left side seam of the jacket. Sold at: Various department and specialty stores nationwide from July through early December, 2005 for about between $50 and $60. Manufactured in: Hong Kong Remedy: Consumers should remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumer Contact: For more information, call Hurley toll-free at (800) To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Musical Toy Chair Posing Strangulation Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Fisher-Price(r) Laugh & Learn(tm) Musical Learning Units: About 614,000 Manufacturer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y. Hazard: A child can become lodged between the seatback and side table of the chair, possibly leading to an entrapment of the neck. This can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received three reports of young children getting their necks lodged between the seatback and the side table of the toy, including one report of a child receiving a welt on the neck. Description: The recalled Laugh & Learn Musical Learning Chair is a plastic infant toy that measures about 17 inches high. It plays music and teaches children numbers and letters. It also features a blue chair with four green plastic legs and a side table with a purple base and white top. The table holds a clock, book, and a lamp. Smiley faces are displayed on the lamp and seat back. "Fisher-Price" is written on the front of the chair. The packaging states that the toy is intended for children 12 months through 36 months of age. The model numbers are H4609, H7167 through H7173, H8157, H8998, and J0272 through J0275 can be found on the underside of the seat of the chair. Sold by: Discount department and toy stores nationwide from May 2005 through January 2006 for about $27. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled musical chair away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free repair kit that contains a plastic piece that connects in between the seatback and side table, preventing the possibility of entrapment. Consumer Contact: Contact Fisher-Price at (866) 552-3914 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.fisher-price.com
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