Imaginarium Activity Centers Sold at Toys "R" Us Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 08242 · announced April 3, 2008 · Taizhou Orient Toys Company Ltd. (multi-sided Activity Centers) · 16,400 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Imaginarium Multi-Sided and Jungle activity centers. The multi-sided activity center has moveable block letters, clock face, sliding shapes and gears. The jungle activity centers have peg jumping monkeys, sliding fish, abacus beads, bead mazes and other animal-themed activities. "Imaginarium" and the name of the activity center are printed on the packaging. Item numbers 69042 (multi-sided) and 69083 (jungle) are printed on the back of the box, near the bar code.
The hazard
Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the activity centers from children and return the toys to the nearest Toys "R" Us for a refund or store credit. Consumers can go to http://www.toysrus.com/safety/safetyFAQ.cfm for more information.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Toys "R" Us has received 12 reports of small parts detaching from activity centers. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Toys “R” Us stores nationwide and www.toysrus.com from August 2007 through February 2008 for between $20 and $50.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.toysrus.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.