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Color In Contrast Busy Box Recalled by Playskool

Recall 89-056 · June 26, 1989 · Playskool

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

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
89-056 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 26, 1989
Brand
Playskool
Category
Toys and games
Products
Playskool Color In Contrast Busy Boxes toys
Hazard
Poisoning and toxic substances hazard
Hazard type
Poisoning and toxic substances
Last updated by CPSC
January 9, 2015

What was recalled

Color In Contrast Busy Box Recalled by Playskool NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 1989 Release # 89-056 PLAYSKOOL RECALLS ITS COLOR IN CONTRAST BUSY BOX WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Playskool, Inc., of Pawtucket, RI, (a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc.) is voluntarily recalling 40,000 Color In Contrast Busy Boxes, Item No. 5388, distributed from the end of March 1989 through the beginning of May 1989. The Company has determined that the printed red logo on the product may exceed the 0.06% lead content limit established by federal law. Although there have been no reports of consumer problems or complaints,. the company decided to recall based on its own ongoing quality control process. Consumers should discontinue use of the Color 'n Contrast Busy Box and return the box to the retail store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also return them to Playskool, Inc., PO Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02862-0200, for a refund of $15.00. Retailers and distributors who presently carry this product should contact Playskool, Inc., to arrange for the disposition of the item. For further information about this Nationwide recall, consumers may call toll-free 1-800-752-9755.

Is my product affected?

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  • Playskool Color In Contrast Busy Boxes toys

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Hasbro; Playskool.

Recall history and context

Playskool appears in 12 CPSC recalls on record. See all Playskool 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?

Playskool Color In Contrast Busy Boxes toys. S.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Poisoning and toxic substances 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 9, 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.