Children's Picnic Sets Recalled by Mervyn's
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 00117b (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 1, 2000
- Brand
- Mervyn's
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Children's picnic set
- Hazard
- Poisoning and toxic substances hazard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 1,200
- Made in
- Australia
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 1, 2000
What was recalled
The children's plastic picnic sets are contained in clear bags. The clear bag reads "AUSTRALIA" in multicolored lettering, "Down Under" in blue lettering, and has an illustration of a koala bear face. The bag has a pink strap and piping. The picnic set inside the bag consists of four blue cups; four light blue bowls; four small, purple plates; four red plates with the bear illustration; and a set of cutlery.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Children's picnic set · About 1,200 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Mervyn's stores nationwide sold the sets, from April 2000 through May 2000, for about $13.; Mervyn's California, of Hayward, Calif..
Consumer contact
For more information, call Mervyn's at (800) MERVYN'S between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
Mervyn's appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Children's picnic set (About 1,200 units). The children's plastic picnic sets are contained in clear bags.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Poisoning and toxic substances hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Stop using these bags immediately and return them to any Mervyn's store for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 1, 2000. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.