The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·88062·Announced 1988-08-04

Oriental Trading Recalls Sweetheart Rainbow Kids Dolls Due to Choking Hazard

Oriental Trading is recalling Sweetheart Rainbow Kids dolls because detachable arms and shoes pose 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 High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Oriental Trading Company of Omaha, Nebraska, is voluntarily recalling its Sweetheart Rainbow Kids dolls. The recall was issued on August 4, 1988, because the dolls' arms and shoes can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

The dolls are 5 1/2 inches tall and feature rosy cheeks with freckles, striped caps, simple clothes, and white plastic shoes. "Made in Hong Kong" is stamped on the back of the doll. Approximately 45,000 dolls were sold nationwide between February 1986 and March 1988. Neither the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission nor the Oriental Trading Company is aware of any reported injuries involving the dolls.

Consumers should immediately take the dolls away from young children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Those needing additional information may call Oriental Trading Company at 1-800-228-0475. Nebraska residents may call toll-free at 1-800-245-5749.

The recalled product

Product
Sweetheart Rainbow Kids dolls
Manufacturer
Oriental Trading
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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