Safety regulator, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Stacking Rings
Recall 03165 · Jul 31, 2003 · International Playthings Inc.
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03165
- Date
- Jul 31, 2003
- Company
- International Playthings Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings have a blue and orange rounded bottom, two multicolored stacking rings, and an orange plastic bear head topper. The toy can be spun like a top and makes a rattling sound when shaken. The toy is designed for children ages 6-24 months and has a model number of E00421, which can be found on the packaging.
What can happen
Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to return the toy, to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of small parts detaching from the rings, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty toy stores nationwide sold these toys, from April 2002 through March 2003, for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled earlyears bobbie bear stacking rings?
Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to return the toy, to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
What is the hazard?
Plastic knobs on the rings 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.