CPSC2007-05-03
Small World Toys Recalls Children's Take-Apart Townhouse Toys; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif.
Hazard
Small magnets used to connect the wooden pieces to the sides of the townhouse can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Remedy
Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm to obtain a free replacement product.
Sold at
Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide and through catalogs from December 2004 through February 2007 for about $21.
Affected count
About 8,800
Injuries reported
CPSC and Small World Toys have received two reports of magnets coming off of the townhouse pieces. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
IQ Preschool™ Take-Apart Townhouse
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Small World Toys at (800) 421-4153 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit their Web site at www.smallworldtoys.com or e-mail the firm at townhouserecall@smallworldtoys.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Small-World-Toys-Recalls-Childrens-Take-Apart-Townhouse-Toys-Detached-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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