Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pans™ Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 08362 · Aug 7, 2008 · Fisher-Price
15,000
units affected
15,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08362
- Date
- Aug 7, 2008
- Company
- Fisher-Price
- Units affected
- 15,000
- Product
- Learning Pots & Pans™ Toys
- Product type
- Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves Learning Pots and Pans™ toy sets with stackable pots and pans, a lid and shape-sorting blocks. The toys have light and sound features that operate on three AA batteries. Model number G6685 is located on the bottom of the blue pan.
What can happen
Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and examine the bottom of the blue pan. The pan should contain six screws. If all six screws are installed, no further action is necessary. If any screws are missing, the consumer should contact Fisher-Price to arrange for the return of the blue pan for a replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Fisher-Price has received five reports of the plastic covers detaching and releasing the small balls. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Discount department and toy stores nationwide from October 2007 to August 2008 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled learning pots & pans™ toys?
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and examine the bottom of the blue pan. The pan should contain six screws. If all six screws are installed, no further action is necessary. If any screws are missing, the consumer should contact Fisher-Price to arrange for the return of the blue.
What is the hazard?
Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking 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.