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Archived – Tot Tower Blocks
- Starting date:
- January 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- December 31, 2008
- 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-500001628
Affected products
Tot Tower Blocks
Product description
The recalled Tot Tower blocks are sold in sets of 10 blocks ranging from 15.2 x 15.2 cm to 3.8 x 3.8 cm. The cardboard blocks are covered in a plastic laminate film.
The blocks have various images and themes including:
- Animal Sounds
- Alphabet
- Around the Land
- Read-to-Me
- Shaker Alphabet
- Hardware
- Things I Know
- Garden Fairies
- Nursery Friends
"Tot Towers" and "eeBoo Corporation" are printed on the product's packaging.
Hazard identified
It may be possible for the plastic film laminate to be peeled off of some Tot Tower blocks, posing a choking hazard to children.
The firm has received two reports in the United States of the plastic covering detaching from the blocks and being mouthed by young children. No injuries have been reported.
Number sold
8,701 units were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
Sold nationwide from 2003 through to 2007.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
-
eeBoo Corp.
New York
New York
UNITED STATES
- Retailer
-
Indigo Books & Music Inc.
Toronto
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children.
Consumers may discard the toy blocks or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers may also: call the firm's toll-free number at (800) 791-5619 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or visit the firm's Web site; or email the company at safety@eeboo.com to inquire about receiving a suitable replacement eeBoo product.
In exchange for the return of the toy directly to the firm, eeBoo will also send consumers a small gift.