Lionel Leisure, Inc. Recalling Snoopy Wind-Up Train Because Of Small Parts
Kids’ product recall 89-039. Announced by CPSC on May 16, 1989.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 16, 1989. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
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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?
May 16, 1989 Release # 89-039 Lionel Leisure, Inc. Recalling Snoopy Wind-Up Train Because Of Small Parts WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Snoopy Wind-Up Train toy is being recalled by Lionel Leisure, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. because the toy breaks apart on impact, creating small parts which could cause choking in young children.The recalled toy, Model No. 711, is a 12-inch-long red and white plastic wind-up train with decorative Snoopy figures. Neither the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission nor Lionel Leisure, Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with this product.Consumers should take the toy away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.Consumers who have any questions about this recall should call Lionel Leisure directly at 215-671-3800
Snoopy Wind-Up Train toy.
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Who made and sold it?
- Made by Lionel Leisure.
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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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