CPSC, Dolgencorp Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Xylophones Sold at Dollar General Stores
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01-025 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 2, 2000
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Toy xylophone
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 113,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- December 9, 2025
What was recalled
The toy xylophone is white, rectangular-shaped with a green handle and multi-colored bars including, red, yellow, green and blue. A yellow button shaped like the face of a cat is on the front of the xylophone. The mallet sold with the xylophone is red with two round balls at either end of the mallet. Writing on the box reads, "BABY TOYS XYLOPHONE, TO HELP BABY LEARN AND DEVELOP, and MADE IN CHINA."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Toy xylophone · About 113,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Dollar General stores nationwide sold these toy xylophones, from July 1998 through October 2000, for $3.; Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn..
Injuries or incidents reported
CPSC and Dolgencorp Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these toy xylophones. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Consumer contact
For more information, call Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Toy xylophone (About 113,000 units). The toy xylophone is white, rectangular-shaped with a green handle and multi-colored bars including, red, yellow, green and blue.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to their local Dollar General store for a full refund.
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