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Product recall · CPSCApril 1, 2009Serious
Lakeshore Learning Materials Children's Toy Boxes
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to 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 recalled product away from children and contact Lakeshore to receive a free replacement butterfly.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Lakeshore Learning Materials at (800) 428-4414 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.lakeshorelearning.com
The product
The recalled product is a soft, multi-colored box with a different color on each side. "What's Inside?" is embroidered on the front of the box and symbols of a lion, flower and purple butterfly are stitched on another side. Each feely box contains ten small stuffed pieces. The piece affected by this recall is the pink and purple butterfly.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,000
- Recall date
- April 1, 2009
- Brand
- Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Lakeshore has received three reports of the head of the butterfly detaching from the body. No injuries were reported.
Lakeshore Learning Materials stores nationwide and Toys To Grow On™ catalogs from September 2008 through February 2009 for about $40.
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 Children's Toy Boxes 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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