The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·99010a·Announced 1998-10-20

Great American Toy Recalls Stuffed Crab Toys with Wire Antennae

Great American Toy is recalling about 18,700 stuffed crab toys with wire antennae due to a laceration hazard.

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 (laceration hazard from exposed wires) where no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Great American Toy Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 18,700 stuffed crab toys. The recall specifically involves stuffed crabs that have antennae containing wires and display the letters "BSW" on the Great American Toy Co. label. These toys are available in blue and green or red and orange color schemes and come in various sizes.

The hazard associated with these toys is laceration, which can occur if the wires inside the antennae are exposed. The toys were distributed as prizes at traveling fairs and carnivals between March 1998 and July 1998. The retail value of the recalled items ranged from $1 to $27 depending on the size of the stuffed crab.

Consumers who possess these specific stuffed crab toys should stop using them immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, nor does it list specific retailers or contact information for consumers.

The recalled product

Product
BSW Great American Toy stuffed crab toys
Manufacturer
Great American Toy
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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