CPSC Recalls Easter Egg Garlands Due to Choking Hazard
Tony USA Inc. is recalling Easter egg garlands because the string can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard to young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Tony USA Inc. is recalling approximately 200,000 Easter egg garlands due to a choking hazard. The recalled garlands are 6 feet long and consist of plastic egg-shaped beads in green, yellow, blue, purple, and red connected by a clear plastic string. The packaging includes the text "Made in China" and "mini 6 Foot Egg Garland."
The recall is being conducted because the string can break and release the eggs, which poses a choking hazard to young children. CPSC and Tony USA have not received any reports of injuries; the recall is a precautionary measure to prevent potential harm.
These decorative items were sold at discount stores nationwide from February 2001 through April 2001 for about $2. Consumers should stop using these garlands immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For further information, consumers may call the CPSC Hotline at (800) 638-2772.
The recalled product
- Product
- Easter egg garlands
- Manufacturer
- Tony USA Inc., of Encinitas, Calif.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Decorations
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 200,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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