Kellogg Recalls Cool Flute and Binoculars Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Plain-English summary

Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling two promotional toys, the "Cool Flute" and "Binoculars," in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The "Cool Flute" is a plastic musical toy found in Corn POPS cereal, while the "Binoculars" are plastic lenses with a cardboard holder found in FRUITY MARSHMALLOW KRISPIES, COCOA KRISPIES, RICE KRISPIES, and family-size POP TARTS. Approximately 30 million of these items were distributed nationally beginning in the spring of 1988.

The recall is issued because the toys fail to comply with CPSC small parts regulations. Testing indicates that the premiums may break into small parts when subjected to use and abuse, posing a potential choking hazard to children under three years of age. One choking incident involving a "Cool Flute" was reported to the CPSC, though it did not result in serious injury. No injuries have been reported involving the "Binoculars."

Consumers should take the "Cool Flute" (from Corn POPS only) or "Binoculars" away from children under three years of age and discard them. Alternatively, consumers may return the toy to Kellogg Company for reimbursement by mailing it to P.O. Box 3599, Battle Creek, MI 49016. Questions can be directed to Kellogg Company Consumer Affairs at (616) 961-2277 or (616) 961-2278.

The recalled product

Product

Kellogg Binoculars toys

Manufacturer

Kellogg

Category

Consumer Product — Toys

Hazard

• choking

Distribution

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