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Product recall · CPSCJuly 7, 2011Serious
Mini Stars Building Sets
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What’s wrong
Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, 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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What to do
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.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Edushape at (800) 404-4744 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.edushape.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 18,000 (additional star building sets were recalled in September 2010)
- Recall date
- July 7, 2011
- Made or distributed by
- Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- CPSC and Edushape have received two reports of the knobs breaking off from the center of the stars. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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: “Mini 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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