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Ruby's Diner Inc. Recalls Giveaway Yo-Yo Toy for Choking Hazard

Recall 06-182 · June 8, 2006 · Ruby's Diner

What to doConsumers should take the yo-yo toy from children immediately and return it to the nearest Ruby's Diner for a free replacement toy.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-182 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 8, 2006
Brand
Ruby's Diner
Category
Toys and games
Products
Light-Up Yo-Yo Toy
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 200,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 24, 2024

What was recalled

The recalled yo-yo toys are clear plastic with red, blue or green tinted sides and light up while in motion. The toys are about 2 inches in diameter and have "Ruby's Diner" printed on each side.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Light-Up Yo-Yo Toy · About 200,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Ruby's Diner restaurants in Pennsylvania, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Colorado and California from February 2006 through March 2006, included with the purchase of a kid's meal.; The Ruby Restaurant Group, doing business as Ruby's Diner Inc.; Ruby's Franchise Systems Inc., of Newport Beach, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and The Ruby Restaurant Group have received one report of the yo-yo separating. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Ruby's Diner at (800) 439-7829 anytime.

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?

Light-Up Yo-Yo Toy (About 200,000 units). The recalled yo-yo toys are clear plastic with red, blue or green tinted sides and light up while in motion.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should take the yo-yo toy from children immediately and return it to the nearest Ruby's Diner for a free replacement toy.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 24, 2024. 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.