The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·92039·Announced 1991-12-31

Value Merchants Recalls Symphony Loco Toy Trains Due to Choking Hazard

Value Merchants, Inc. is recalling approximately 3,850 battery-operated Symphony Loco toy trains because they may break and produce small parts that pose a fatal 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 in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Value Merchants, Inc. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,850 battery-operated "Symphony Loco" toy trains, style number 3037, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall is being conducted because the product may break during use and produce small parts that could be a fatal choking hazard to young children.

The recalled toys consist of a single locomotive made of see-through red plastic and require two "C" batteries, which are not included. Each locomotive features built-in castanets, cymbals, a xylophone, and a drum. A sticker on both sides of the locomotive depicts a young boy conducting an orchestra. The package reads: "Battery Operated Symphony Loco Mysterious Action, Made in Hong Kong, Distributed by Blue Box, New York, N.Y."

These locomotives were sold nationwide through Toy Liquidator Stores from January 1989 to December 1991 for $7.99 each. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. The potentially hazardous toys were identified by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (USPIRG). Consumers are urged to take the locomotives away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions may call Value Merchants toll-free at 1-800-677-7780.

The recalled product

Product
Battery Operated Symphony Loco Mysterious Action
Manufacturer
Toy Liquidator
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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