CPSC2007-07-03
Infantino Recalls Children's Toy Castles Due to Choking Hazard
Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard
The plastic rod can come loose, allowing the colored counting beads to slide off of the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled toy away from young children immediately and contact Infantino for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement. A free return shipping label can be accessed on the firm's Web site.
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Target, Marshalls, Meijer and other specialty toy retailers nationwide from January 2006 through May 2007 for about $12.
Affected count
About 68,000
Injuries reported
Infantino has received four reports of children nearly choking on the colored beads after putting them in their mouths.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Shape Sorting Toy Castles
Consumer contact
For more information, call Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.infantino.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Infantino-Recalls-Childrens-Toy-Castles-Due-to-Choking-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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