WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of Product: Scooby Doo, Tweety and
Batman Fork and Spoon Sets
Units: About 127,000
Manufacturer: Peachtree Playthings, of
Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard: The middle two prongs of the
plastic fork can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Incidents/Injuries: Peachtree Playthings
has received one report of a middle prong detaching from the fork.
No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the
Scooby Doo, Tweety and Batman plastic fork and spoon sets. The
two-piece set is white plastic with cartoon images on the
handle.
Sold at: Dollar Tree Stores and Deals
during January 2010 for about $1 per set.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take
the recalled fork and spoon sets away from children and return them
to Dollar Tree or Deals for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact Peachtree Playthings at (800) 290-4831 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web
site at www.peachtreeplaythings.com or email the firm
at [email protected]
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