CPSC recall 01-174, announced June 14, 2001, covers KB Toys Electronic Light N' Learn activity gyms (about 115,000 units). Five detachable hanging rattle toys have small round pegs at the top of the toys that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the toy to the store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (413) 496-3000.
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A label under the handle on the gyms' main console reads in part "ELECTRONIC LIGHT N' LEARN ACTIVITY GYM MODEL: 8735, MADE IN CHINA."
Which products are included?
The Electronic Light N' Learn activity gym is a multi-colored toy that converts into three different toys, including a crib toy, a floor gym and a musical keyboard. The gyms' main console has five buttons with numbers that make music when pressed and automatically light up when the continuous song play option is selected. Five detachable rattles in the shape of a bear, snail, star, half-moon and horse hang from the bottom of the console. A label under the handle on the gyms' main console reads in part "ELECTRONIC LIGHT N' LEARN ACTIVITY GYM MODEL: 8735, MADE IN CHINA."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Five detachable hanging rattle toys have small round pegs at the top of the toys that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and KB Toys have received six reports of the pegs breaking off, including two reports of a 6- month-old-boy and a 14-month-old-boy beginning to choke off of a broken piece of the rattle attachment.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the toy to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers who purchased the toy online, should return the toy to the closest KB Toy store or contact KB Toys for return information.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- KB Toys
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 01-174
- Units
- About 115,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- KB Toy store, KB Toy Works, KB Toy Outlet, Big Lots, Odd Lots, Pic N Save and MacFrugals nationwide sold the toys, from September 2000 through January 2001, for between $20 and $30. The toys also were sold online at KBKids.com.
- Importer
- KB Toys, of Pittsfield, Mass.
Electronic Light N' Learn activity gyms
CPSC product type: Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact KB Toys at (413) 496-3000.
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