The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·98161·Announced 1998-09-02

Tara Toy Recalls Flying Warrior Dolls Due to Wing Breakage Injuries

Tara Toy Corp. is recalling about 670,000 Flying Warrior dolls because wings can break off during use, causing serious injuries to children.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, including serious eye injuries, shattered iris, cataract development, and a broken tooth, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (Score 4) classification.

Plain-English summary

Tara Toy Corp. of Hauppauge, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling approximately 670,000 Flying Warrior dolls in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The dolls, which measure about 7 inches tall and are made of colored and metallic plastic, feature four characters named "Rotor," "Blades," "Gyro," and "Spin." They are packaged in colorful cardboard window boxes with "Flying Warriors...Tara" printed on the front.

The recall is being issued because the wings of the dolls can break off during use, posing a risk of serious injury. CPSC and Tara Toy Corp. have received four reports of wings breaking off. These incidents resulted in two children suffering serious eye injuries, including a shattered iris and cataract development that required an artificial lens and resulted in partial loss of sight. Additionally, one child suffered a cut under the eye and a broken front tooth.

The dolls were sold at toy stores nationwide from April 1995 through December 1997 for about $7. Consumers should stop using the dolls immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Tara Toy Corp. toll-free at (888) 669-7087 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Tara Flying Warrior dolls
Manufacturer
Tara Toy
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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