McCrory Recalls L'il Tots Hanging Melody Bells Crib Toy

Plain-English summary

McCrory Corporation is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,000 units of the L'il Tots "Baby's First Gift Sets" due to a potential strangulation hazard associated with the "Hanging Melody Bells" toy. The toy consists of a white plastic strap approximately 28 inches long with five colored plastic bells suspended from it, designed to attach to a crib or playpen rail.

The recall is being issued because the packaging does not caution consumers to remove the bells when the infant begins to push up on hands and knees or reaches five months of age. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, five-month-old infants can pull themselves up to a hanging crib toy and may become entangled or fall forward over it, possibly resulting in strangulation. While no strangulations or injuries have been reported to McCrory, the company is recalling the product because consumers may leave the toy in the crib longer than is considered safe.

The sets were distributed on the East and West coasts and throughout the South in 1986 for about $11.99. Consumers should take the Hanging Melody Bells away from children and return them to the nearest McCrory store for a refund of the purchase price. For more information or to locate the nearest store, consumers may call McCrory toll-free at 1-800-284-3704, ext. 7514.

The recalled product

Product

L'il Tots Baby's First Gift Sets Hanging Melody Bells

Manufacturer

McCrory

Category

Consumer Product — Infant Toys

Hazard

• strangulation

Distribution

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