The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·90098·Announced 1990-05-21

San Francisco Music Box Recalls Plush Animals Due to Choking Hazard

San Francisco Music Box is recalling six plush animal toys because defective washers may allow eyes to detach, posing 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 from detachable parts in toys intended for children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The San Francisco Music Box Company is voluntarily recalling six models of plush animal toys imported from China in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The affected toys include the White Jointed Bear, Beige Jointed Bear, Beige Small Jointed Bear, Pink Bear, Pink Monkey, and Beige Articulated Santa Bear. Each toy features a music box inside and a silver wind-up key protruding from the back.

The recall is being conducted because the washers on the back of the toy eyes may be defective, allowing the eyes to become detached. This poses a fatal choking hazard to children. Approximately 2,866 of these plush animals were distributed in retail stores nationwide from December 1988 through June 1989 at prices ranging from $17.50 to $37.50. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product.

Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with additional questions may contact the San Francisco Music Box Company directly at 1-800-227-2190.

The recalled product

Product
San Francisco Music Box A Baby's Lullabye plush animal toys
Manufacturer
San Francisco Music Box
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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