Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-09-15). Hazards: choking. About 13,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10346 |
| Published | 2010-09-15 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products | Giant Starbuilder and Giant Stars building sets |
| Firm named in the title | Edushape |
| Firms | Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 13,500 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Small retail stores nationwide and online at Target.com, Toys R Us.com, Amazon.com and CSN through Walmart Marketplace from January 2007 through May 2010 for between $25 and $35. |
Description
This recall involves all Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars building sets. The giant stars measure 5 inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. The Giant Starbuilder set contains red, green, yellow and blue stars. The Giant Star building set contains red, green, yellow, blue, orange and pink stars.
Hazard
Plastic knobs can break from the center of the star, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled star blocks away from children and contact Edushape for a replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Edushape have received three reports of knobs breaking off from the center of the star. No injuries have been reported.
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