The Berton Company Recalls Infant Toy "Roll-Back Toy"
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: ;
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Ralphs
- Reason for Recall:
- Choking
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Choking
Product Information
Full Description:
December 1, 1994 Release # 95-035 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, The Berton Company of Commerce, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 roll-back toys.The toy was identified during a joint CPSC and U.S. Customs surveillance at the port of Long Beach, Calif. CPSC testing found that the toy contained small parts that present a potential choking hazards to young children.The roll-back toy is a multi-colored plastic wheel with a weighted plastic bear suspended on a rubber band axle within. The bear pivots and swings as the ball is rolled forward, causing the rubber band axle to twist and force the ball to roll back once forward motion stops. The toy is packaged in clear plastic with a cardboard header labeled in part, "Kidentails Roll-back Toy...Item No. K2539...MADE IN CHINA." The toy was imported from China and sold nationwide from December 1992 to November 1994 at Walgreen, Ralphs, Longs, Luckys, Food 4 Less, and other independent toy retail stores for $3.69.The toy should be taken away from young children immediately and returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, call The Berton Company toll-free from Arizona, Colorado, California, and Nevada at (800) 227-0522 or write the company at 7101 East Slauson Avenue, Commerce, CA. 90040-9971.Neither CPSC nor The Berton Company is aware of any injuries involving these toys; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
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Official Source
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View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 95035