CPSC recall 02-212, announced July 25, 2002, covers Lauri Toddler Tote™ toddler activity sets and "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles (about 110,000 units). The dog puzzle included with both of these products and the rubber handle on the box of the activity set can tear apart into small pieces and pose a choking hazard to small children. Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call Lauri for free replacement pieces. Recall contact: call (800) 451-0520.
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Which products are included?
The "Toddler Tote" travel activity sets have three animal puzzles, seven stacker pegs of various colors, a geometric shapes puzzle and four basic shape mini-puzzles. All the contents are packaged in a blue box with a rubber handle that acts as a carrying tote. The 9-inch square box has "Lauri" and "LR-2116" written on it. The puzzle set is called "Familiar Things." It is a boxed set of 12 two-piece puzzles. The puzzles include cut-outs of fish, planes, boats and cars. The purple box has "First Puzzles for Little Ones" and "LR-2113" written on it.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The dog puzzle included with both of these products and the rubber handle on the box of the activity set can tear apart into small pieces and pose a choking hazard to small children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Lauri Inc. have not received any reports of incidents or injuries with these puzzles or handles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call Lauri for free replacement pieces.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lauri
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-212
- Units
- About 110,000 "Toddler Tote™" toddler activity sets, and about 11,000 "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty toy stores, web retailers and school supply catalogs sold the recalled puzzle and activity sets, from January 1999 to July 2002. Toddler Totes were sold for about $15 and Familiar Things were sold for about $20.
- Distributor
- Lauri® Inc. of Phillips-Avon, Maine
Toddler Tote™ toddler activity sets and "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Lauri toll-free at (800) 451-0520 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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