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Lakeshore Learning Materials Bristle Builders for Toddlers Play Sets
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The base of the three animal figures can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the three animal figures away from children and contact the company to receive a free replacement set of the three animal figures.
Who to contact: Lakeshore Learning Materials at (800) 428-4414 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.lakeshorelearning.com and click on "Product Safety" for more information.
The product
The recall includes the Bristle Builders® for Toddlers sets sold with 52 plastic pieces consisting of building pieces and three animal figures. The animal figures include a yellow duck with a purple round base, a brown horse with a blue round base and a pink pig with a round green base. The building pieces include circle, rectangle, square and triangle-shaped pieces in different colors with a green 8" by 4.5" rectangle base. Pieces are covered with plastic bristle pegs which allow all the pieces to connect. Production number EC559597 is printed on the smooth side of the green baseplate.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,000
- Recall date
- May 22, 2014
- Brand
- Bosswin, of Shenzhen, China, Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Lakeshore retail stores, Lakeshore Learning Materials' Early Childhood catalog and online at www.lakeshorelearning.com from December 2013 to April 2014 for about $30.
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: “Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Bristle Builders for Toddlers Play Sets 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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