CPSC, Discovery Toys Announce Recall of Children’s Toy

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Recall Category: Kids Recalls

Recall Date: 2002-04-02T00:00:00

Product: Up, Down & Around toddler maze toys

Company: Discovery Toys, of Livermore, Ca.

Hazard: The plastic tubes can break from the wooden base, releasing beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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.

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.

Incidents / Injuries: Discovery Toys has received nine reports of the tubes breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Recall Number: 02530

Product Type: Toys / Play Products, Baby / Infant Products

Hazard Type: Choking Hazard

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