Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children's Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 09176 · announced April 1, 2009 · Lakeshore Learning Materials · 4,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Lakeshore to receive a free replacement butterfly.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Lakeshore has received three reports of the head of the butterfly detaching from the body. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Lakeshore Learning Materials stores nationwide and Toys To Grow On™ catalogs from September 2008 through February 2009 for about $40.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.