Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 11272 · announced July 7, 2011 · Edushape · 18,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and Edushape have received two reports of the knobs breaking off from the center of the stars. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.