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1981S

Is 1981S recalled? Yes. Model number 1981S is listed in CPSC recall 16-248: ALEX Jr. Baby Builder, First Pops and First Snaps, announced August 23, 2016. Hazard: choking. Remedy: refund.

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Recall 16-248, published August 23, 2016

ALEX Jr. Baby Builder, First Pops and First Snaps

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

1981S
Additional identifying details

The recalled First Snaps sets' containers have the following batch codes, on a sticker above the UPC code on the container.

Which products are included?

This recall involves three ALEX Jr. branded sets of infant building toys, the Baby Builder, model 1982, First Pops, model 1981P, and the First Snaps, model 1981S produced prior to November 2010. The sets include an assortment of plastic shapes in bright colors. The pieces are designed to be pulled, pushed, snapped and twisted and come in stackable plastic jars. They were sold in sets of 14 and 26 pieces. The recalled First Snaps sets' containers have the following batch codes, on a sticker above the UPC code on the container. P0002073 P0001713 P0001330 P0000954 P0002107 P0001628 P0001009 P00000814 P0001948 P0001536 P0001098 P0001677 P0001427 P0000983

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Small parts of the plastic toy building sets can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled building sets away from children and contact ALEX for a prepaid shipping envelope to return the product(s). ALEX will send consumers a full refund upon receipt of returned sets.

Remedy type: Refund

Brand
ALEX Toys, New Jersey
Recall published
August 23, 2016
Units
About 91,000
Sold at / sales period
Barnes & Noble and Land of Nod and online at www.Zulily.com. The Baby Builders were sold from December 2009 through June 2016 for about $28, First Pops sold from March 2009 through June 2016 for about $18, and First Snaps distributed from March 2009 through October 2010 for about $18.

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