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Consumer product recall

Archived - Stacking Rings

Starting date:
August 1, 2003
Posting date:
August 1, 2003
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Toys
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Physical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001464

Affected products

Stacking Rings

Product description

Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings by International Playthings Inc., Parsippany, New Jersey.

Model number E00421

UPC code 020373004214

Hazard identified

Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Number sold

About 5,000 units sold in Canada.

Time period sold

From April 2002 through March 2003.

Companies

Manufacturer
International Playthings Inc.
Parsippany
New Jersey
UNITED STATES

What you should do

Stop using product immediately and contact International Playthings Inc. toll-free at 1-800-445-8347 for instructions on returning the toy and receive a free replacement item of similar value.