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Stuffed Animal Recalled by Great American Toy Co.

U.S. CPSCInjuriesOct 20, 1998
Recalled Stuffed Crab Toys
Recalled Stuffed Crab Toys

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The crab's antennas have sharp wires, presenting a puncture wound hazard to children.

Remedy

Stop using the stuffed crabs immediately, and return them to: Great American Toy Co. Inc., 22A Sintsink Drive East, Port Washington, N.Y. 11050. The company will provide consumers with either a refund or replacement toy.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves only stuffed crabs that have antennas with wires and that have the letters "BSW" on the Great American Toy Co. label attached to the toy. The stuffed crabs are either blue and green or red and orange.

Sold on

Traveling fairs and carnivals gave the crab toys away as prizes from March 1998 to July 1998. The toy has a retail value of about $1 to $27, depending on the size of the stuffed crab.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers should call Great American Toy Co. toll-free at (888) 767-3443.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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