Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp.
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?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- 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.