CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Sorter Toys
CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Sorter Toys
Why was CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Sorter Toys recalled?
The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Small World Toys toll-free at (800) 421-4153 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.smallworldtoys.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Sort & See sorting box toys
- Company
- Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 880
- Sold at
- Toy stores sold the sorters nationwide, from May 2002 through June 2002, for about $20.
- Recall date
- July 25, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Small World has received one report of a sorter block breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled "Sort & See" sorting box is made of hardwood and comes with eight shaped blocks of various colors. Each block is filled with beads that are visible through plastic windows. The wooden box has a clear plastic top and cutouts on two sides, that correspond with the shapes of the blocks. The words "Ryan's Room" are printed on one side of the sorter box.