CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of "Happyvillagers" Toy Sets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-08-04). Hazards: choking. About 3,250 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03550 |
| Published | 2003-08-04 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-18 |
| Product category | Toy Blocks/Sorting |
| Products | Happyvillagers Toy Sets |
| Firm named in the title | HearthSong |
| Firms | HearthSong, of Madison, Va. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,250 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | HearthSong sold the Happyvillagers Toy Sets through their catalog and Web site, from Sept. 30, 2002 through March 11, 2003, for about $15. |
Description
The Happyvillagers are made with birchwood and painted with various villager images. The sets were sold separately with 12 villagers per set and as a part of the Happyville Special set that included a set of 35 Happyville Blocks. Only the Happyvillagers are included in the recall.
Hazard
The head can detach from the body of the villagers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the Happyvillagers away from young children immediately and return to HearthSong for a full refund including the cost of postage. Send the Happyvillagers to HearthSong, Attn: Returns, 3700 Wyse Road, Dayton, OH 45414-2541
Incidents and injuries
No injuries have been reported.
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