Safety regulator, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Sorter Toys
Recall 02213 · Jul 25, 2002 · Small World Toys
880
units affected
880
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02213
- Date
- Jul 25, 2002
- Company
- Small World Toys
- Units affected
- 880
- Product
- Sort & See sorting box toys
- Product type
- Toy Blocks/Sorting
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled "Sort & See" sorting box is made of hardwood and comes with eight shaped blocks of various colors. Each block is filled with beads that are visible through plastic windows. The wooden box has a clear plastic top and cutouts on two sides, that correspond with the shapes of the blocks. The words "Ryan's Room" are printed on one side of the sorter box.
What can happen
The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Small World has received one report of a sorter block breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Toy stores sold the sorters nationwide, from May 2002 through June 2002, for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sort & see sorting box toys?
Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to 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.