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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 15, 2010Serious
Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars Building Sets
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
Plastic knobs can break from the center of the star, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Edushape at (800) 404-4744 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.edushape.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 13,500
- Recall date
- September 15, 2010
- Made or distributed by
- Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- CPSC and Edushape have received three reports of knobs breaking off from the center of the star. No injuries have been reported.
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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