Imaginarium Activity Centers Sold at Toys "R" Us Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 08242 · Apr 3, 2008 · Taizhou Orient Toys Company Ltd. (Multi-Sided Activity Centers)
16,400
units affected
16,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08242
- Date
- Apr 3, 2008
- Company
- Taizhou Orient Toys Company Ltd. (Multi-Sided Activity Centers)
- Units affected
- 16,400
- Product
- Imaginarium Multi-Sided Activity Centers and Jungle Activity Centers
- Product type
- Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves the Imaginarium Multi-Sided and Jungle activity centers. The multi-sided activity center has moveable block letters, clock face, sliding shapes and gears. The jungle activity centers have peg jumping monkeys, sliding fish, abacus beads, bead mazes and other animal-themed activities. "Imaginarium" and the name of the activity center are printed on the packaging. Item numbers 69042 (multi-sided) and 69083 (jungle) are printed on the back of the box, near the bar code.
What can happen
Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the activity centers from children and return the toys to the nearest Toys "R" Us for a refund or store credit. Consumers can go to http://www.toysrus.com/safety/safetyFAQ.cfm for more information.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Toys "R" Us has received 12 reports of small parts detaching from activity centers. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Toys “R” Us stores nationwide and www.toysrus.com from August 2007 through February 2008 for between $20 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled imaginarium multi-sided activity centers and jungle activity centers?
Consumers should immediately take the activity centers from children and return the toys to the nearest Toys "R" Us for a refund or store credit. Consumers can go to http://www.toysrus.com/safety/safetyFAQ.cfm for more information.
What is the hazard?
Small parts on the toys 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.