The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·88113·Announced 1988-12-20

Acme Recalls Plastic Racing Cars, Jetplanes, and Speedcycles for Choking Hazard

Acme Premium Supply is recalling plastic carnival prize toys because small wheels may 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

Acme Premium Supply Corp. is voluntarily recalling Plastic Racing Cars, Plastic Jetplanes, and Plastic Speedcycles in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. These items were distributed as prizes at carnivals and fairs. The toys are made of light, bendable plastic and feature small black wheels that measure 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch in size.

The recall is due to a potential choking hazard for young children, as the small wheels may detach. The packaging for each item indicates that the toys are not recommended for children under three years of age. Approximately 22,000 of these toys were imported from Hong Kong and distributed to the amusement industry since January 1, 1983. The U.S. Customs Service identified the toys at the Port of Seattle during a joint surveillance program with the CPSC.

Although no injuries have been reported, consumers should take the toys away from young children and discard them. Anyone wishing for additional information may contact Acme Premium Supply Corp. at 4100 Forest Park Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63108 or call 1-800-325-7888.

The recalled product

Product
Acme Plastic Racing Car carnival prize toys
Manufacturer
Acme Premium Supply
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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