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Product name Tiger Electronics Hippo-Lot-O-Fun Musical Computer Toy
Description The HIPPO-LOT-O-FUN Musical Computer Toy, Model No. 7-511, is a battery operated toy that is constructed of plastic in the shape of a hippopotamus, with straps for attachment to a crib or playpen and includes a handle for carrying. When the buttons are pushed, knobs twisted or moved and/or dials turned, the toy plays various tunes, makes noises or lights up. A blue decal with white lettering on the front of the toy reads “Tiger Electronic Toys HIPPO-LOT-O-FUN.” The toy is approximately 16 inches long by 7 inches high by 1 1/4 inches thick. 
Problem A sliding small knob can be pull off causing possible choking and ingestion hazards to children under three years of age. 
Distribution Sold in retail stores nationwide. 
Company Tiger Electronic Toys, Inc., 909 East Orchard, Mundelein, Illinois 60060; (312) 949-8100. 
Dates sold 1980 through 1982. 
Date posted 01/07/2002 
 

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