CPSCApril 1, 2009

Lakeshore Learning Materials Children's Toy Boxes recall: Choking Hazard

Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children's Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Lakeshore Learning Materials Children's Toy Boxes recalled?

The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Lakeshore to receive a free replacement butterfly. Contact: For additional information, contact Lakeshore Learning Materials at (800) 428-4414 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.lakeshorelearning.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
What's Inside? Soft Toy Boxes
Company
Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.
Quantity
About 4,000
Sold at
Lakeshore Learning Materials stores nationwide and Toys To Grow On™ catalogs from September 2008 through February 2009 for about $40.
Recall date
April 1, 2009
Incidents / injuries
Lakeshore has received three reports of the head of the butterfly detaching from the body. No injuries were reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled product is a soft, multi-colored box with a different color on each side. "What's Inside?" is embroidered on the front of the box and symbols of a lion, flower and purple butterfly are stitched on another side. Each feely box contains ten small stuffed pieces. The piece affected by this recall is the pink and purple butterfly.

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