Squeaky Ducky Toy Recalled
Kids’ product recall 88-072. Announced by CPSC on Sep 7, 1988.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Sep 7, 1988. Copied from CPSC on Oct 24, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
Choking
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What should you do?
The notice gives no remedy in a field of its own.
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Which ones are recalled?
September 7, 1988 Release # 88-072 “Squeaky Ducky” Toy Recalled WASHINGTON, DC - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kiddie Products, Inc., Avon, Mass., announced a voluntary recall of its Model No. 2096 “Squeaky Ducky.” The company received 27 complaints that the top layer of the toy’s vinyl cover separated from the soft foam squeaker toy. In three cases consumers reported that children had mouthed the cover. The company is recalling this product because the vinyl separation may present a choking hazard. Approximately 145,000 of these toys were sol between August 1986 and March 1987. The “Squeaky Ducky” toy under recall has a yellow baby duck illustrated on a BLUE background. Other revised products with the same duck figure on a WHITE background ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS BY THIS RECALL. Consumers who have a “squeaky Duck” toy with a BLUE background around the yellow duck should return the toy to the manufacturer for replacement with a new product at the following address: Consumer Relations Manager Kiddie Products, Inc. One Kiddie DriveAvon, MA 02322 RE: Blue/Duck Recal
Squeaky Ducky toys.
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Who made and sold it?
- Made by Kiddie Products.
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Was anyone hurt?
The notice doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
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Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 24, 2026.