The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·90002·Announced 1989-10-18

Mitchell Import Recalls Chick-in-Egg Squeaker Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Mitchell Import is recalling approximately 1,700 Chick-in-Egg squeaker toys because the head and squeaker may pose a choking hazard to 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, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The Mitchell Import Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,700 "Chick-in-Egg" squeaker toys. The recall is due to a potential choking hazard presented by the toy's head and squeaker components.

The egg-shaped plastic toys, which are about 2 1/2 inches long and marked "TAIWAN," were distributed nationwide beginning in February 1989 for approximately $1.00. Neither the Consumer Product Safety Commission nor the Mitchell Import Company is aware of any injuries involving this toy.

Consumers should return their "Chick-in-Egg" squeaker toy to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Chick-in-Egg squeaker toys
Manufacturer
Mitchell Import
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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