CPSC, Discovery Toys Announce Recall of Children's Toy
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-04-02). Hazards: choking. Models: 1612. About 21,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02530 |
| Published | 2002-04-02 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-04 |
| Product category | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products | Up, Down & Around toddler maze toys |
| Firm named in the title | Discovery Toys |
| Firms | Discovery Toys, of Livermore, Ca. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 21,000 |
| Model numbers | 1612 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Discovery Toys' Educational Consultants sold the recalled toy nationwide, from July 2001 to January 2002. |
Description
The toy, model #1612, contains four circuit flexible wires coated in blue, orange, red and yellow plastic tubes, sliding multi-colored shaped beads, and two abacuses that attach to a wooden base. The toy measures 9 1/2 inches by 8 inches by 7 inches. Four suction cups anchor the maze to most non-porous surfaces.
Hazard
The plastic tubes can break from the wooden base, releasing beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the toy immediately and contact Discovery Toys to receive a free replacement. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and injuries
Discovery Toys has received nine reports of the tubes breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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