CPSC2010-09-15
Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.
Hazard
Plastic knobs can break from the center of the star, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled star blocks away from children and contact Edushape for a replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value.
Sold at
Small retail stores nationwide and online at Target.com, Toys R Us.com, Amazon.com and CSN through Walmart Marketplace from January 2007 through May 2010 for between $25 and $35.
Affected count
About 13,500
Injuries reported
CPSC and Edushape have received three reports of knobs breaking off from the center of the star. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Giant Starbuilder and Giant Stars building sets
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Edushape at (800) 404-4744 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.edushape.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Giant-Starbuilders-and-Giant-Stars-Building-Sets-Recalled-by-Edushape-Due-to-Choking-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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