The Recall Desk
Our severity:CriticalCPSC·97159·Announced 1997-07-16

Al-Dan Trading Recalls Infant Crib Toys Due to Strangulation Risk

Al-Dan Trading is recalling 747 infant crib toys because they pose a strangulation hazard if hung across a crib or playpen.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the Commission is aware of at least three deaths resulting from the use of similar toys, which triggers the Critical severity score per the rubric rule regarding reported deaths.

Plain-English summary

Al-Dan Trading Inc. of Miami, Florida, is recalling 747 infant toys in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The toys, which consist of plastic balls and animal figures strung on elastic, are marketed for use in cribs. The recall is necessary because the toys present a risk of strangulation if hung across a crib or playpen and lack required warnings about this specific hazard.

The recalled toys were sold by Daniel Club Wholesalers and Swamis Trading in Miami, Florida, from March 1996 to June 1997 for approximately $1. While CPSC and Al-Dan Trading are not aware of any injuries involving these specific recalled toys, the Commission is aware of at least three deaths resulting from the use of similar toys. The recall is being conducted to prevent future deaths and injuries.

Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately. To obtain a full refund, consumers should return the toys to the store where they were purchased. Questions about the recall can be directed to Al-Dan Trading by phone or mail.

The recalled product

Product
Al-Dan infant crib toys
Manufacturer
Swamis Trading
Category
Consumer Product — Infant Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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