CHICAGO - Chariot Victor Publishing has issued a recall of about 44,000 "Dave and the Giant Pickle" playsets, sold in Christian stores and through catalogs between September 1997 and February 1999. The recall is in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The commission reported yesterday that six of the playset's figurines have plastic plugs in their bases that can come out, presenting a choking hazard for young children. Because of its size and shape, the French Peas figurine also presents a hazard, according to the CPSC's press release. No injuries have been reported.

Chariot Victor will replace the figurines and reimburse consumers for postage required to return them. The company can be reached at: Chariot Victor Publishing, 4050 Lee Vance View, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, or call (800) 743-2514 between the hours of 7 am and 6 pm Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

For more information on the recall, visit the CPSC's web site, at www.cpsc.gov.