California International Trading Recall of Pacifiers and Two Electronic Toys

California International Trading Recall of Pacifiers and Two Electronic Toys NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2005 Release #05-160 Company Contact: (800) 416-4491 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, California International Trading Announce Recall of Pacifiers and Two Electronic Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Light-up Pacifier, New Style Piano, and High Toys Choochoo Toy Train Importer: California International Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif. Units: About 5,000 Hazard: The pacifiers and toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall includes one type of pacifier (Light-up Pacifiers) and two types of toys (New Style Pianos and High Toys Choochoo Toy Trains). The Light-up Pacifier is a plastic pacifier, which also acts as a whistle. When a button on the pacifier's handle is pushed, the pacifier lights up with flashing LED lights. The New Style Piano is a battery operated musical piano, which measures about 6 inches across and comes in orange and blue colors. The High Toys Choochoo Toy Train is a battery operated train that measures about 8 inches across and 5 inches high. The main body of the train is light blue with red wheels, with tiny foam balls contained inside its pink smokestack. Sold at: Swap meets and flea markets in the Los Angeles area from July 2004 through February 2005 for between $1 and $2. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers and toys away from young children and call California International Trading to find out how to get a refund and postage reimbursement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact California International Trading toll-free at (800) 416-4491 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.