The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·94036·Announced 1994-02-08

Reeves Recalls Kouvalias Musical Toys Due To Choking Hazard

Reeves International is recalling 18,400 Kouvalias Musical Toys because wooden balls and gears can separate, posing a choking risk 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 choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Reeves International, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 18,400 Kouvalias Musical Toys, model number 960. The toys consist of a wooden base housing a musical box, a wooden platform, and a wooden ball connected to the platform. Nine additional wooden balls in various colors are attached to the main ball by metal coil springs. The label underneath the base reads "A. Kouvalias S.A. . . .MADE IN GREECE."

During routine CPSC testing, colored wooden balls and gear components from the musical box underneath the toy separated. This presents a potential choking hazard to young children. The toys were imported from Greece and distributed nationwide at various retail stores from 1989 through mid-July 1993. They sold for $44.95 each. Neither CPSC nor Reeves is aware of any injuries involving the musical toys.

Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Reeves toll-free at 1-800-444-4775.

The recalled product

Product
Reeves International, Inc. Recalls Kouvalias Music Toy Due To Potential Choking Hazards
Manufacturer
Reeves International
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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