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Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp.

Recall 01033a · November 16, 2000 · Prestige Toy

What to doConsumers should stop using this toy immediately and return it to Kmart, for a replacement toy.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
01033a (CPSC)
Recall date
November 16, 2000
Brand
Prestige Toy
Category
Toys and games
Products
Curious George musical pull toys
Hazard
Suffocation and strangulation hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 4,600
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
December 10, 2025

What was recalled

The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding two red and yellow balloons, attached by two retractable green fabric covered elastic cords. It can hang from cribs, playpens, or other juvenile furniture. A red tag on the toy reads in part "STYLE # 3490, Curious George Adventures, and Made In China." When the cords are pulled, the toy plays music as the cords retract.

Is my product affected?

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  • Curious George musical pull toys · About 4,600 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Kmart stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through September 1999, for about $10.; Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

Prestige Toy Corp. has received a report of a child found with the cords of the toy wrapped around his neck. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Prestige Toy Corp at (866) 666-8266 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Prestige Toy appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Prestige Toy recalls.

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?

Curious George musical pull toys (About 4,600 units). The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding two red and yellow balloons, attached by two retractable green fabric covered elastic cords.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using this toy immediately and return it to Kmart, for a replacement toy.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 10, 2025. 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.