Associated Merchandising Recalls Music Maker Elephant Toys for Choking and Lead Hazards

Plain-English summary

Associated Merchandising Corporation (AMC) is voluntarily recalling 750 "Music Maker" Elephant toys in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was issued because small parts on the toy may detach, posing a choking hazard to young children, and because the yellow paint used on the toy may contain lead in excess of 0.06 percent, which exceeds CPSC regulations for children's articles.

The recalled toys are blue plastic elephants with four musical features: a xylophone, drum, bells, and a ball popper. The specific hazard involves a multi-colored, bell-like device attached with a smooth rivet that may detach. The toys were distributed nationwide from August to November 1989 and sold for between $12.00 and $20.00. They are packaged in a blue box labeled "Creative Years" with the style number "29/555" and marked "For ages 6 months and up."

To date, AMC and the CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with this toy. Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund. Questions about the recall can be directed to AMC at (212) 536-4000.

The recalled product

Product

Music Maker Creative Years Elephant toys

Manufacturer

Associated Merchandising (AMC)

Category

Consumer Product — Toys

Hazard

• choking
• lead-exposure

Distribution

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