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Toy Stationery Sets Recalled By Toys-R-Us

Recall 88-057 · July 27, 1988 · Toys-R-Us

What to doFollow the instructions in the official CPSC notice below.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
88-057 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 27, 1988
Brand
Toys-R-Us
Category
Toys and games
Products
Submarine Stationery Set toy stationery sets
Hazard
Laceration and cuts hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
January 6, 2015

What was recalled

Toy Stationery Sets Recalled By Toys-R-Us NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 1988 Release # 88-57 Toys-R-Us Recalling Toy Stationery Sets WASHINGTON, DC - Toys-R-Us of Paramus, New Jersey, is voluntarily recalling some 6,000 toy stationery sets because a razor blade cutting knife in the set may pose a potential laceration hazard to young children. Imported from Taiwan, the toy stationery set was sold in Toys-R-Us stores between October and December 1987 for $7.99. The outer cardboard package was labeled "Submarine Stationery Set, Lucky Star Enterprise Taipei, Taiwan, #51073, - SKN012440 Recommended for ages 6 and up." Constructed of plastic in the shape of submarine measuring seven inches long and four inches wide, the stationary set contains drawers and attachments which house a tape dispenser, pencil sharpener, scissors and razor blade cutting knife. Consumers having the stationery set should take the toy away from children, then return it to the nearest Toys-R--Us store for a full refund of the purchase price.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Submarine Stationery Set toy stationery sets

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Toys R Us; Lucky Star Enterprises.

Recall history and context

Toys-R-Us appears in 29 CPSC recalls on record. See all Toys-R-Us 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?

Submarine Stationery Set toy stationery sets. S.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration and cuts hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 6, 2015. 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.