CPSC recall 02-530, announced April 2, 2002, covers Discovery Toys Up, Down & Around toddler maze toys (about 21,000 units). The plastic tubes can break from the wooden base, releasing beads, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the toy immediately and contact Discovery Toys to receive a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 341-8697, go to www.discoverytoysinc.com, or email productsupport@discoverytoys.net.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic tubes can break from the wooden base, releasing beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Discovery Toys has received nine reports of the tubes breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Discovery Toys
- Manufacturer
- Discovery Toys, of Livermore, Ca.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-530
- Units
- About 21,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Discovery Toys' Educational Consultants sold the recalled toy nationwide, from July 2001 to January 2002.
Up, Down & Around toddler maze toys
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For more information, call Discovery Toys at (800) 341-8697, Monday through Friday PST 7:00 am to 3:30pm, visit the website at www.discoverytoysinc.com, email productsupport@discoverytoys.net, or contact an educational consultant.
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