CPSC recall 03-550, announced August 4, 2003, covers HearthSong Happyvillagers Toy Sets (3,250 units). The head can detach from the body of the villagers, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take the Happyvillagers away from young children immediately and return to HearthSong for a full refund including the cost of postage. Recall contact: call (888) 623-6557.
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.
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 Happyvillagers are made with birchwood and painted with various villager images. The sets were sold separately with 12 villagers per set and as a part of the Happyville Special set that included a set of 35 Happyville Blocks. Only the Happyvillagers are included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The head can detach from the body of the villagers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the Happyvillagers away from young children immediately and return to HearthSong for a full refund including the cost of postage. Send the Happyvillagers to HearthSong, Attn: Returns, 3700 Wyse Road, Dayton, OH 45414-2541
Product and sales details
- Brand
- HearthSong
- Manufacturer
- HearthSong, of Madison, Va.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 03-550
- Units
- 3,250 sets (12 villagers per set)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- HearthSong sold the Happyvillagers Toy Sets through their catalog and Web site, from Sept. 30, 2002 through March 11, 2003, for about $15.
Happyvillagers Toy Sets
CPSC product type: Toy Blocks/Sorting
Recall contact information
Call toll-free at (888) 623-6557 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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