Guidecraft Recalls Twist 'n Sort Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 12014 · Oct 20, 2011 · Guidecraft
760
units affected
760
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12014
- Date
- Oct 20, 2011
- Company
- Guidecraft
- Units affected
- 760
- Product
- Twist and Sort Toys
- Product type
- Toys
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves Twist 'n Sort wooden toys. The toy has a square base, four posts and twelve primary-colored game pieces that can be arranged to fit over the posts. Product number "712" is printed on underside of base.
What can happen
The small pegs on three of the four posts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a replacement or another product of equal value.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide, catalogs and online from September 2009 through November 2010 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled twist and sort toys?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a replacement or another product of equal value.
What is the hazard?
The small pegs on three of the four posts can detach, posing 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.