CPSC recall 03-171, announced August 21, 2003, covers Small World Toys Puzzibilities Recycling Truck Puzzle (about 3,000 units). One of the puzzle pieces (a stack of newspapers) poses a small parts choking hazard to young children. Consumers should stop young children from playing with these puzzles immediately and return the puzzle to the store where it was purchased, for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 421-4153, or go to www.smallworldtoys.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled Recycling Truck Puzzle has nine wooden pieces that form a green recycling truck, three workers, a container for plastics, a bundled set of newspapers, and a recycling bin. The top of the puzzle reads, "Recycling Truck," and "2574" and "2003 Small World Toys®" are printed at the bottom.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
One of the puzzle pieces (a stack of newspapers) poses a small parts choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop young children from playing with these puzzles immediately and return the puzzle to the store where it was purchased, for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Small World Toys
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 03-171
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Small toy stores nationwide sold the puzzles, between February 2003 and August 2003, for about $10.
- Distributor
- Small World Toys®, of Culver City, Calif.
Puzzibilities Recycling Truck Puzzle
CPSC product type: Puzzles
Recall contact information
Contact Small World at (800) 421-4153 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.smallworldtoys.com
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