Crib Pals Play Shapes Toy Recalled by Toys “R” Us
Kids’ product recall 90-005. Announced by CPSC on Nov 1, 1989.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Nov 1, 1989. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 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?
Crib Pals Play Shapes Toy Recalled by Toys “R” Us NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: November 1, 1989 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-005 Toys “R” Us Inc. Recalls Crib Pals Play Shapes Toy Because Of Potential Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Toys “R” Us, Inc. of Paramus, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling 15,000 Crib Pals “Play Shapes,” sets because they may pose a potential choking hazard to young children because of small pieces. The set being recalled contains four plastic pieces in different shapes and colors consisting of a cone with a whistle, a cube with a mirror, a cylinder and a circle with a ball that rattles. They are packaged in a blister pack with a label “Crib Pals Play Shapes, SKN 157198, Ages 1 and up, Lucky Star Enterprises, Made in Taiwan.” The product fails to meet the mandatory standard for baby rattles that is intended to prevent choking accidents to young children. These baby toys were sold nationwide during 1988 and 1989 through Toys “R” Us, Inc. stores for $2.99 per package. While neither the CPSC nor Toys “R” Us, Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with the toy, this recall is being taken to prevent the possibility. Consumers having these baby toys should take them away from children and return them to the nearest Toys “R” Us, Inc. store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who have any questions about this recall may contact Toys “R” Us, Inc. directly at 1-800-548-0364.
Crib Pals Play Shapes sets.
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Who made and sold it?
- Made by Lucky Star Enterprises.
- Made by Toys R Us.
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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.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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 19, 2026.