The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05122·Announced 2005-02-25

Dollar Tree Recalls Toy Tunes Electronic Musical Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Dollar Tree is recalling about 147,600 Toy Tunes electronic musical toys because the drumstick ball can break off, 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 for 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

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling approximately 147,600 units of Toy Tunes Electronic Musical Toys. The recall involves two styles of battery-operated electronic musical toys shaped like a drum and a xylophone, which are sold with a drumstick. The toys were sold at Dollar Tree, Only $1, and Dollar Bills stores nationwide from March 2004 through January 2005 for $1. The recalled toys feature labels reading "LIGHT & SOUND MUSICAL TOY" and "TOY TUNES" on the top of the package, and "MADE IN CHINA" on the back.

The recall is being conducted because the ball on the end of the drumstick can break off during use, which poses a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately. To obtain a refund, consumers should return the recalled toys to the store where they were purchased. For more information, consumers can call Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dollartree.com.

The recalled product

Product
Toy Tunes Electronic Musical Toys
Manufacturer
Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
147,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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