Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp.
CPSC recall 01033a. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using this toy immediately and return it to Kmart, for a replacement toy.
CPSC recall 01033a has the recall date 16 Nov 2000. The notice names the firm Prestige Toy. The recall has about 4,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Strangulation. CPSC gives the product type Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Prestige Toy Corp. has received a report of a child found with the cords of the toy wrapped around his neck. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 4,600 |
| Description | The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding two red and yellow balloons, attached by two retractable green fabric covered elastic cords. It can hang from cribs, playpens, or other juvenile furniture. A red tag on the toy reads in part "STYLE # 3490, Curious George Adventures, and Made In China." When the cords are pulled, the toy plays music as the cords retract. |
| Product | Curious George musical pull toys, About 4,600, Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Sold at | Kmart stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through September 1999, for about $10. |
| Manufacturer | Prestige Toy Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,600Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Prestige Toy
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2005 | CPSC, Prestige Toy Corp. Announce Recall of Spinning Water Teethers |
| 1 May 2002 | CPSC, Prestige Toy Corp. Announce Recall of Duckie Ring Rattle/Teethers |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01033a. https://recallregister.com/product/323-curious-george-musical-pull-toys-recalled-by-prestige-toy-corp/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01033a report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Prestige Toy Corp. has received a report of a child found with the cords of the toy wrapped around his neck. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kmart stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through September 1999, for about $10.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01033a?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,600
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China