Recalls / 2002-07-25

CPSC, Lauri® Inc. Announce Recall of Toddler Activity Sets and Puzzles

02212 · Recalled 2002-07-25 · CPSC page

Recalled "Toddler Tote™" toddler activity set

Description

The "Toddler Tote" travel activity sets have three animal puzzles, seven stacker pegs of various colors, a geometric shapes puzzle and four basic shape mini-puzzles. All the contents are packaged in a blue box with a rubber handle that acts as a carrying tote. The 9-inch square box has "Lauri" and "LR-2116" written on it. The puzzle set is called "Familiar Things." It is a boxed set of 12 two-piece puzzles. The puzzles include cut-outs of fish, planes, boats and cars. The purple box has "First Puzzles for Little Ones" and "LR-2113" written on it.

Hazards

The dog puzzle included with both of these products and the rubber handle on the box of the activity set can tear apart into small pieces and pose a choking hazard to small children.

Reported injuries

CPSC and Lauri Inc. have not received any reports of incidents or injuries with these puzzles or handles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Remedy

Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call Lauri for free replacement pieces.

Products

Name	Model	Units
"Toddler Tote™" toddler activity sets and "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles		About 110,000 "Toddler Tote™" toddler activity sets, and about 11,000 "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles

Parties

Distributor: Lauri® Inc. of Phillips-Avon, Maine
Sold at: Specialty toy stores, web retailers, school supply catalogs sold the recalled puzzle, activity sets, from January 1999 to July 2002. Toddler Totes were sold for about $15, Familiar Things were sold for about $20.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Lauri toll-free at (800) 451-0520 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Recalled "Familiar Things" toddler puzzle

Source: CPSC recall 02212. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.