Franco Recalls Beanbags Sold With Barney Hopscotch Game Towels
Franco Manufacturing is recalling beanbags sold with Barney Hopscotch Game Towels because the seams can separate, releasing plastic pellets that pose an aspiration hazard 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 risk-of-harm product (aspiration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Franco Manufacturing Co. Inc. is recalling beanbags sold with approximately 4,800 Barney Hopscotch Game Towels in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The beanbags, which are 2 inches square and made of terry fabric, have seams that can separate and release plastic pellets. This presents an aspiration hazard to young children.
The game towels, which feature Barney characters and measure 29 inches by 58 inches, were sold nationwide at Ames, Meijers, and Walmart stores from March 1999 through May 1999 for about $15. CPSC and Franco Manufacturing are not aware of any injuries involving these beanbags; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Consumers should take the beanbags away from children immediately and send them to Franco Manufacturing for a refund, including the cost of postage. Only the beanbags should be sent to Franco Manufacturing Co. Inc., ATTN: Consumer Relations, 555 Prospect St., Metuchen, NJ 08840. For more information, consumers can call Franco Manufacturing at (800) 631-4663 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Beanbags Sold With Barney Hopscotch Game Towels Recalled by Franco
- Manufacturer
- Franco Beach
- Category
- Consumer Product — Toys & Games
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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