CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Children's Puzzle
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-08-21). Hazards: choking. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03171 |
| Published | 2003-08-21 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-17 |
| Product category | Puzzles |
| Products | Puzzibilities Recycling Truck Puzzle |
| Firm named in the title | Small World Toys |
| Firms | Small World Toys®, of Culver City, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Small toy stores nationwide sold the puzzles, between February 2003 and August 2003, for about $10. |
Description
The recalled Recycling Truck Puzzle has nine wooden pieces that form a green recycling truck, three workers, a container for plastics, a bundled set of newspapers, and a recycling bin. The top of the puzzle reads, "Recycling Truck," and "2574" and "2003 Small World Toys®" are printed at the bottom.
Hazard
One of the puzzle pieces (a stack of newspapers) poses a small parts choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop young children from playing with these puzzles immediately and return the puzzle to the store where it was purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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