The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·92072·Announced 1992-04-06

Tara Toy Recalls Sesame Street Push Power Toys Due to Choking Risk

Tara Toy Corporation is recalling Sesame Street Push Power action figures because they may break, posing choking and laceration hazards 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/laceration) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Tara Toy Corporation is voluntarily recalling approximately 44,000 Sesame Street Push Power action figures, Item #75110. The recalled toys include three models: Big Bird driving a red fire engine, Ernie riding on an airplane, and Cookie Monster sitting on a scooter. These colorful plastic toys were manufactured in China and sold nationwide from June 1991 to January 1992 for approximately $3.99 each.

The recall is being conducted because CPSC testing revealed that the vehicles may break, releasing small pieces of plastic and screws and exposing sharp points and edges. The wheels may also separate. These defects violate the small parts requirements under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and pose potential choking, laceration, and puncture hazards to young children. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these products.

Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. The toys were distributed by retailers including Boscov's, Toys 'R Us, F.W. Woolworth, and Thrift Drug. Consumers with questions may contact Tara Toy Corporation at (516) 273-8810.

The recalled product

Product
Tara Toy Corporation Recalls Sesame Street Push Power Toys
Manufacturer
Woolworth
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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