The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·91046·Announced 1991-03-19

Inventory Liquidators Recalls Action Copter and Land-Cruiser Toys for Choking Hazard

Inventory Liquidators Corp. is recalling approximately 2,300 plastic wind-up toy helicopters and vehicles because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young 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 risk-of-harm product (choking hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Inventory Liquidators Corp. is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,150 pieces of the "Action Copter HAPPY BIRD" (model number 7811B) and 1,150 pieces of the "Action Land-Cruiser WANDERER" (model number 7815B). These plastic wind-up toys were identified as having small parts, such as wheels, rotor blades, bumpers, and antennas, that can detach and pose fatal choking and aspiration hazards to young children.

The toys were imported by Inventory Liquidators Corp. and sold in retail stores in Illinois, Indiana, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin from May 1990 to September 1990 for approximately $1.50 each. The potentially hazardous toys were identified at the Port of Chicago during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these products.

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 questions may contact Inventory Liquidators Corp. at 1-708-250-7575 or write to 1100 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL 60143.

The recalled product

Product
Action Copter Happy Bird plastic wind-up toy helicopter pieces
Manufacturer
Inventory Liquidators
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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