The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·95094·Announced 1995-03-22

Bazaar Recalls Vinyl Squeeze Toys Due To Choking Hazard

Bazaar Inc. is recalling about 57,000 vinyl squeeze toys because the squeak mechanism can detach, posing a choking hazard to small 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 small children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and The Bazaar Inc. are voluntarily recalling approximately 57,000 vinyl squeeze toys. The recall is due to a defect where the squeak mechanism, a small white plastic button, can separate from the toy. This presents a serious choking hazard to small children.

The affected toys come in various shapes, including balls, Santa Claus, a shoe, a foot, and 15 different animals. Each toy has the words "Malaysia" or "Made in Malaysia" embossed near the squeaker. They were packaged in clear plastic with a large yellow label featuring red lettering that reads "STA VINYL TOY *** SQUEEZE TOYS *** MADE IN MALAYSIA," along with images of a girl's face and a crawling baby.

The toys were imported from Malaysia and sold nationwide from April 1992 to April 1994 at retail stores, including Dollar Stores, for $1.95. The defect was identified during joint CPSC and U.S. Customs surveillance at the port in Chicago. CPSC and Bazaar Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving this toy, but the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers should take the toys away from small children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
CPSC And The Bazaar Inc. Announce Recall Of Vinyl Squeeze Toys
Manufacturer
Bazaar
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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