CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall to Replace Certain "Busy School Bus" Toys
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-384.
Playskool's Busy School Bus toy is an 8-1/2 inch-long yellow plastic school bus-shaped toy with a carry handle and blue wheels. The front of the Busy School Bus toy has a smiling face and a male figure that moves up and down when a child rolls the toy. A bell rings when the toy is rolled and when the sliding red stop sign is moved back and forth. One side of the toy features a green door with a red Playskool logo and a yellow awning piece. When the door is opened, a decal of a child with animals is revealed. Only item number 5527 toys with date codes 91671 through 91883 are being recalled to replace. The item number and date code are printed on the bottom of the toy. A yellow Playskool logo is imprinted on one side and "MADE IN CHINA" imprinted on the bottom.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-384.
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playskool to receive a free toy of equal value.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Mass Merchandise And Toy Stores Sold These Toys Nationwide For About $10. The Toys Were Sold From June 1999 Through January 2001. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-384.
Consumers may contact Playskool at (800) 752-9755 or visit their website at http://www.hasbro.com/consumer/safety.html
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Mass Merchandise And Toy Stores Sold These Toys Nationwide For About $10. The Toys Were Sold From June 1999 Through January 2001. Recall FAQ
Mass Merchandise And Toy Stores Sold These Toys Nationwide For About $10. The Toys Were Sold From June 1999 Through January 2001. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall to Replace Certain "Busy School Bus" Toys. The notice was published on January 22, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 12,500 units are potentially affected.