Fisher-Price Kitchen Toys Recalled (AP)

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Fisher-Price Kitchen Toys Recalled

Tuesday November 6, 2007 4:46 PM

By NATASHA T. METZLER

Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - Mattel Inc. on Tuesday recalled
more than 172,000 Fisher-Price kitchen toys in the
United States and Europe because several children
choked and gagged on small, detachable parts.

The company has received 48 reports of small parts
separating from these toys, which feature a sink,
a refrigerator and a range. One child choked on a
detached piece and needed the Heimlich maneuver
performed to remove the part. One child started to
choke and two children had pieces in their mouths
and gagged.

“Small parts choking hazards with toys is one of
the most serious dangers to children in the United
States,” Scott Wolfson, Consumer Product Safety
Commission spokesman, said. “This should send a
message to parents to take this toy away from the
child immediately.”

The recall involves 155,000 toys sold in the United
States, according to the CPSC. It also includes
7,000 items distributed in Britain, 4,900 in Italy,
4,900 in Germany and 394 in Austria. The Mexican-
made toys were sold between May and October.

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[Arkansas Granny]

1. Thanks for the head-up on this. My grandson has one of these.

I've emailed his parents to make sure they get the repair kit.

[scorpiogirl]

2. You would think by now they could figure out

how to make a toy that does not have parts that come off and can be choked on. Or am I asking too much? At least it's not lead, this time.