Tot Tower Blocks Recalled by eeBoo Corp.; Children's Toy Can Pose Choking Hazard
Recall 08150 · Dec 27, 2007 · eeBoo Corp.
170,000
units affected
170,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08150
- Date
- Dec 27, 2007
- Company
- eeBoo Corp.
- Units affected
- 170,000
- Product
- Tot Tower toy blocks
- Product type
- Toy Blocks/Sorting
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled Tot Tower blocks are sold in sets of 10 blocks ranging from 6 x 6 inches to 1.5 x 1.5 inches. The cardboard blocks are covered in a plastic laminate film. The blocks have various images and themes including Things I Know New; Garden Fairies; Hardware Store; Around the Land; Read-To-Me; Animal Sounds; Animal Alphabet; ABC; and Nursery Friends. "Tot Towers" and "eeBoo Corporation" are printed on the product's packaging.
What can happen
The plastic covering on the toy blocks can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children, and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact eeBoo Corp. directly to receive a replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the plastic covering detaching from the blocks and being mouthed by young children. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty and gift shops nationwide from January 2003 through September 2007 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tot tower toy blocks?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children, and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact eeBoo Corp. directly to receive a replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
The plastic covering on the toy blocks can detach, posing 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.