Children's Snow and Sand Castle Kits by Paricon Recalled Due to Sharp Edges; Sold Exclusively at LL Bean
Recall 08519 · Nov 21, 2007 · Paricon Inc.
800
units affected
800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08519
- Date
- Nov 21, 2007
- Company
- Paricon Inc.
- Units affected
- 800
- Product
- Snow and Sand Castle Kits
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recalled castle kit consists of three red plastic block makers. Only the largest block maker in the set is included in the recall. The largest block maker measures about 19 inches in length and 5 inches in width. Smaller block maker blocks and castle kits with the letter "A" on the inside of the large block maker are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The largest plastic castle block maker in the kit could crack at the handle during use, creating sharp edges that can pose a laceration hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the large blocks and immediately take these recalled toys away from children. Letters will be sent to each customer with a replacement large castle block maker and a return mailer enclosed. In addition, the notice will be posted in L.L. Bean retail stores and on its web site, and customers can return the kit to any retail store for a replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalogs and internet from September 2007 through October 2007 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled snow and sand castle kits?
Consumers should stop using the large blocks and immediately take these recalled toys away from children. Letters will be sent to each customer with a replacement large castle block maker and a return mailer enclosed. In addition, the notice will be posted in L.L. Bean retail stores and on its web site, and customers.
What is the hazard?
The largest plastic castle block maker in the kit could crack at the handle during use, creating sharp edges that can pose a laceration hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.