Electronic Toy Guitars Recalled Due to Choking Hazard from Small Parts
CPSC recalls about 500 electronic toy guitars sold at flea markets in January 2006 because they can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling approximately 500 electronic toy guitars imported by Sino Trading Group, LLC, of Houston, Texas. The recalled plastic toy guitars feature a white face, red back, and green shoulder strap, with multi-colored animal-face buttons on the front. A label on the front reads "GUITAR SERIES JC856," and "MADE IN CHINA" is embossed on the battery cover. The packaging includes the text "Jie Cheng" and "NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS."
The recall is being issued because the toy guitar can break into small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this product.
These toys were sold at flea markets nationwide throughout January 2006 for approximately $1.50. Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to the vendor where purchased for a full refund. Consumers may also contact Sino Trading collect at (713) 789-9996 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or e-mail the firm at [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- Toy Guitars
- Manufacturer
- Sino Trading Group, LLC, of Houston, Texas
- Category
- Consumer Product — Toys
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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