CPSC, together with Milton Bradley, has announced a recall of the kids game, Chicken Limbo, due to its primary unstable nature. The electronic game is constructed of plastic, and consists of an orange horizontal bar with the chicken on it. The orange bar is supported by means of 2 red vertical side poles, which is where the problem lies. The poles do not fit properly into the bases, which causes the entire game assembly to fall apart if touched.
Consumers who have bought the game can contact Milton Bradley, and request a free repair kit consisting of 2 replacement yellow side poles. For more detail about the recall, click on the link below.
Hazard: The game's two side poles do not fit into their bases properly making the game unstable. This can cause the game to completely fall apart if touched, hitting children playing the game as well as bystanders.
Incidents/Injuries: Milton Bradley has received 46 reports of the Chicken Limbo party game collapsing unexpectedly. This includes 23 reports of injuries including bumps, bruises, welts and red marks, four reports of cuts, one chipped tooth and one fractured foot.
Description: The recalled "Chicken Limbo" is a plastic electronic game consisting of two red vertical poles set in yellow bases and an orange horizontal bar with a plastic white chicken at the center of the bar. The game is intended for children age 4 and up.
Sold at: Discount department and toy stores nationwide from June 2005 through January 2006 for about $25.
Manufactured in: China.
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled Chicken Limbo game away from children immediately and contact Milton Bradley to receive a free repair kit. The kit contains two yellow plastic replacement side poles to stabilize the toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Milton Bradley at (800) 245-0910 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.miltonbradley.com