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CPSC announces voluntary recall of consumer products

25 Oct '06
1 min read

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Mr. Potato Head "Make a Monster Pumpkin" and Mr. Potato Head "Make a Fireman Pumpkin" and Mrs. Potato Head "Make a Diva Pumpkin"

Units: About 97,000.

Manufacturer: Paper Magic Group Inc, of Scranton.

Hazard: The pumpkin decoration kits contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled kits include plastic ears, eyes, noses, mouth, hands, shoes, hats, eyeglasses and jewelry that are used to decorate Halloween pumpkins.

The recall includes Mr. Potato Head "Make a Monster Pumpkin" and "Make a Fireman Pumpkin" and Mrs. Potato Head "Make a Diva Pumpkin." The products are labeled for ages 2 and older.

Products with small parts intended for children under 3 years old are prohibited due to a choking hazard.

Sold exclusively at: Target Stores nationwide from September through October 2006 for about $5.

Manufactured in: China.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these pumpkin decorating kits immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund.

US Consumer Product Safety Commission

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