CPSC2011-07-07
Mini 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 stars, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Mini Star building sets away from children and contact Edushape for a free replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value.
Sold at
Small retail stores nationwide, online at Toys R Us.com, Amazon.com and CSN on walmart.com from January 2007 through December 2009 for between $10 and $50.
Affected count
About 18,000 (additional star building sets were recalled in September 2010)
Injuries reported
CPSC and Edushape have received two reports of the knobs breaking off from the center of the stars. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Mini Stars building sets
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Edushape at (800) 404-4744 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.edushape.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Mini-Stars-Building-Sets-Recalled-by-Edushape-Due-to-Choking-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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