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Oriental Trading Company, Inc. Recalls Two Wooden Trains Because Of Choking Hazard

Recall 90-076 · April 18, 1990 · Oriental Trading

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
90-076 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 18, 1990
Brand
Oriental Trading
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Goods Train wooden trains; Train Alphabetic Spelling wooden trains
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Last updated by CPSC
April 18, 1990

What was recalled

April 18, 1990 Release # 90-076 Oriental Trading Company, Inc. Recalls Two Wooden Trains Because Of Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Oriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska is voluntarily recalling two models of wooden trains because of small parts which could detach and become a choking hazard to young children. When the CPSC tested the wooden trains in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, wooden pegs, wheel axles, smoke stacks and the alphabet man's head came off or separated. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The trains were sold by mail order catalog and by retailers from December 1988 to the present. The trains are described as follows:TRAIN ALPHABETIC SPELLING (ITEM #WP 257 27/58) consists of an engine with a pull cord and three cars. Each car has a flat bed with letters of the alphabet painted on rectangular wooden men and are attached by wooden pegs. Approximately 2,200 units were distributed nationwide for $3.95 each. GOODS TRAIN (ITEM #27/46) consists of a multi-colored engine and three multi-colored cars with red wooden wheels. Each car carries various wooden items, including a hopper car and a tank car. A pull cord is attached with a wooden bead on the end. Approximately 3,500 units were distributed nationwide for $5.40 each.Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately. Consumers owning either the Goods Train or the Alphabetic Spelling Train should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers who purchased either wooden train from Oriental by direct mail catalog may return them to the company at 4206 South 108th Street, Omaha, NE 68137 for a refund plus postage. Consumers with questions about this recall may call the company at 1-800-327-9678

Is my product affected?

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

  • Goods Train wooden trains
  • Train Alphabetic Spelling wooden trains

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Oriental Trading.

Recall history and context

Oriental Trading appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Oriental Trading recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Goods Train wooden trains; Train Alphabetic Spelling wooden trains. April 18, 1990 Release # 90-076 Oriental Trading Company, Inc.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking 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 April 18, 1990. 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.