U.S. Toy Company, Inc. Recalls Four Toys Because Of A Potential Choking Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

March 27, 1991 Release # 91-049 U.S. Toy Company, Inc. Recalls Four Toys Because Of A Potential Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Toy Co., Inc. of Grandview, MO is voluntarily recalling four toys because small components separate from the toys and are a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. The recall of the following four toys is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These toys were originally sold throughout the country from 1988 through July 1990. Hippo Counter (#RO-1005) Imported from Taiwan, consists of a two-tone plastic body with pasted-on eyes. There are four metal wires mounted on the Hippo's back for counting beads. The wires may detach from the body of the hippo releasing the counting beads. The package reads in part: "Ages 2 and up, Toddlers learn to count from 1 to 5 by 'flipping' the easy-moving counters..." Approximately 1,000 toys sold for $4.95 each and were made in Taiwan. 9" Angel Doll (#MU69) Imported from China, consists of a soft body with a plastic head and painted on face. The hair is made of straight fine yarn with a bow at the top of the head. These dolls are dressed in a one-piece outfit which has elastic at the neck, wrists, and legs. Their hands hold a bouquet of flowers. These flowers have a plastic center which could break during use and present an aspiration hazard to children. Approximately 600 dolls sold for $2.50 and were made in China. Pull-Along Activity Loco (#HKT-7277) Imported from Hong Kong, consists of an eight and one-quarter-inch tall train engine on four red plastic wheels. The toy has nine different fun activities which include a spinning telephone dial with ringing bell, a squeaking whistle, windows with sliding mirrored shades, a funny clock face with movable hands, a colorful wheel that turns around, a spinning ball headlight, colorful counting rings, a see-through smokestack with tumbling beads and a click-click sound when moved along. This toy may break during during use releasing the tumbling beads from the see-through smokestack and exposing sharp points under the front wheels. An estimated 900 Pull-Along Activity Locos sold for approximately $14.95 each and were made in China. The package states in part "Age over 18 months." Tell By Touch (#CPX-48) Imported from Thailand, consists of a wooden board with 10 circular openings for placement of 10 matching cylinders. Each opening and each cylinder has a textured top surface ranging from soft velvet to rough sandpaper. The cylinder pieces are small enough to present a serious choking hazard to young children. Approximately 800 toys were sold for an estimated $14.95 each and were made in Thailand. This recall affects only those Tell by Touch toys that have cylinders with red painted sides purchased before January 1, 1990. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a exchange or gift certificate. Consumers with additional concerns or questions about this recall may write to U.S. Toy Co., Inc., 1227 East 119th Street, Grandview, MO 64030. These hazardous toys were identified as a result of a consumer complaint in addition to a joint surveillance program conducted between the CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Kansas City. Neither the CPSC nor the U.S. Toy Company is aware of any injuries caused by these four toys. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different kinds of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths

Is my product affected?

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

• Angel Doll toys
• Hippo Counter toys
• Pull-Along Activity Loco train toys
• Tell By Touch toys

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: U.S. Toy.

Recall history and context

U.S. Toy appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all U.S. 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

More recalls from U.S. Toy

• U.S. Toy Co. Recalls More Children's Butterfly Necklaces
  January 18, 2007 · U.S. Toy · Toys and games

  The recalled necklaces have pendants shaped as butterflies that are painted in various colors. The pendants hang from a black cord. The necklace's package is blue…

• Children's Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co.
  December 13, 2006 · U.S. Toy · Toys and games

  The recalled necklaces are silver-colored with multi-colored pendants shaped as butterflies. The pendant hangs from a silver-colored chain. The necklaces' packaging is…

• Lead Paint Hazard Found In Four Children's Puzzles
  March 4, 1993 · U.S. Toy · Toys and games

  MARCH 4, 1993 Release # 93-049 PRODUCT: Approximately 10,000 puzzles imported by U.S. Toy Company, Inc. The following four models were sold: model MTC-2033, the…

• Baby Rattles Recalled by U.S.Toy Company
  November 3, 1986 · U.S.Toy · Baby and nursery

  Baby Rattles Recalled by U.S.Toy Company NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR…

Similar recalls in toys and games

• BAMAMON Recalls LED Projecting Finger Light Toys
  October 22, 2026 · BAMAMON · Toys and games

  This recall involves Bamamon LED Projecting Finger Light toys which contain three button cells batteries. The finger lights come in 32 pieces in a box in red, orange…

• GBYMIUY Recalls Magnetic Stick Figure Toy Sets
  October 1, 2026 · GBYMIUY · Toys and games

  This recall involves GBYMIUY stick figure toy sets. The magnetic toys were sold in packs of 30 multi-colored transparent and opaque human-shaped figures. Each figure…

• LLK Trading Recalls Mochi Malrang Mystery Dumpling Toys
  October 1, 2026 · LLK Trading · Toys and games

  This recall involves Mochi Malrang Mystery Dumpling Toys. The mystery dumpling toys are a translucent red color, containing glitter and water beads. The toys have a…

• ABC Trading Recalls Squishy Toys
  October 1, 2026 · ABC Trading · Toys and games

  This recall involves squishy dumpling and crazy squib ball toys. The squishy dumplings, model 3655, come in multiple translucent colors, containing glitter and water…

• ABC Trading Recalls Light-Up Children’s Toys
  September 24, 2026 · ABC Trading · Toys and games

  These recalled products are packaged in a large clear plastic bag. A white label on the clear plastic bag has, in black font, one of the following identifiers: 6502 (for…

• Colerinsec Recalls Jerify Magnetic Stick Figure Toy Sets
  September 17, 2026 · Colerinsec · Toys and games

  This recall involves Jerify Magnetic Humanoid Toys 30 PCS. The 30-piece magnetic toys come in three units of brown, white, green, peach, yellow, pink, blue, orange…