The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·88057·Announced 1988-07-27

Toys R Us Recalls Submarine Stationery Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

Toys R Us is recalling 6,000 Submarine Stationery Sets because a razor blade cutting knife poses a laceration 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 risk-of-harm product (laceration hazard from a razor blade) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Toys R Us of Paramus, New Jersey, is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,000 Submarine Stationery Sets. The recall is issued because the sets contain a razor blade cutting knife that may pose a potential laceration hazard to young children.

The toy stationery sets were imported from Taiwan and sold in Toys R Us stores between October and December 1987 for $7.99. The product is constructed of plastic in the shape of a submarine, measuring seven inches long and four inches wide. The outer cardboard package is labeled "Submarine Stationery Set, Lucky Star Enterprise Taipei, Taiwan, #51073, - SKN012440 Recommended for ages 6 and up." The set includes drawers and attachments housing a tape dispenser, pencil sharpener, scissors, and the razor blade cutting knife.

Consumers who have this stationery set should take the toy away from children and return it to the nearest Toys R Us store for a full refund of the purchase price.

The recalled product

Product
Submarine Stationery Set toy stationery sets
Manufacturer
Toys R Us
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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