Recalls / 2002-04-02
CPSC, Discovery Toys Announce Recall of Children's Toy
02530 · Recalled 2002-04-02 · CPSC page
Description
The toy, model #1612, contains four circuit flexible wires coated in blue, orange, red and yellow plastic tubes, sliding multi-colored shaped beads, and two abacuses that attach to a wooden base. The toy measures 9 1/2 inches by 8 inches by 7 inches. Four suction cups anchor the maze to most non-porous surfaces.
Hazards
The plastic tubes can break from the wooden base, releasing beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Reported injuries
Discovery Toys has received nine reports of the tubes breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the toy immediately and contact Discovery Toys to receive a free replacement. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Up, Down & Around toddler maze toys | About 21,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Discovery Toys
- Sold at
- Discovery Toys' Educational Consultants sold the recalled toy nationwide, from July 2001 to January 2002.
Consumer contact
For more information, call Discovery Toys at (800) 341-8697, Monday through Friday PST 7:00 am to 3:30pm, visit the website at www.discoverytoysinc.com, email productsupport@discoverytoys.net, or contact an educational consultant.
Source: CPSC recall 02530. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.