Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-07-07). Hazards: choking. About 18,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11272 |
| Published | 2011-07-07 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Building Sets |
| Products | Mini Stars building sets |
| Firm named in the title | Edushape |
| Firms | Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 18,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Small retail stores nationwide, online at Toys R Us.com, Amazon.com and CSN on walmart.com from January 2007 through December 2009 for between $10 and $50. |
Description
This recall involves Mini Stars building sets. The Mini Stars measure three inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six circular knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. Edushape only makes Mini Stars in red, green, yellow or blue colors which are included in this recall. The Mini Stars do not have any markings, codes or logos stamped into the plastic. They were sold in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 pieces.
Hazard
Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Mini Star building sets away from children and contact Edushape for a free replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Edushape have received two reports of the knobs breaking off from the center of the stars. No injuries have been reported.
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