July
10, 2001
Imperial
Toy Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 100,000 toy-feeding
sets. The nipple on the toy baby bottle included in these sets could come off,
posing a serious choking hazard to small children. Imperial Toy Corp. is not
aware of any incidents or injuries involving these toys. This recall is being
conducted to prevent the possibility of injury or death.
The plastic toy feeding set includes a baby bottle, plastic dish, strainer,
spoon, juicer, and, in some sets, a funnel. The plastic sets were sold in
various colors including blue, yellow, pink and purple. The packaging reads,
"CUDDLES FEEDING SET" or "CUDDLES MEAL TIME." The packaging
also reads, Imperial," and "NO. 8327." Ben Franklin, Revco and
other discount stores nationwide sold the toys from October 1995 through May
2001 for about $2.
Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children
immediately, and return the toy set to the store where purchased for a refund.
For more information about this recall, consumers should call Imperial Toy
Corp, at (800) 543-6551 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or
write to the company at 2060 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021.