CPSC recall 07-179, announced May 3, 2007, covers Small World Toys IQ Preschool™ Take-Apart Townhouse (about 8,800 units). Small magnets used to connect the wooden pieces to the sides of the townhouse can fall out. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm to obtain a free replacement product. Recall contact: call (800) 421-4153, go to www.smallworldtoys.com, or email townhouserecall@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.
Model number 2408808 appears on the packaging.
Which products are included?
These wooden toys, for children ages "18+ months," are shaped like houses measuring 8.5 inches high by about 4.5 inches wide. They have nine pieces that children can disassemble and reassemble. Each house has a green chimney and a blue and yellow striped pillar with a purple base at each corner. The sides of the house have four removable panels of different shapes with red knobs that children use to pull the panels off. "IQ Preschool™" appears on the side of the house below the blue and green rectangular panel. Model number 2408808 appears on the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small magnets used to connect the wooden pieces to the sides of the townhouse can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Small World Toys have received two reports of magnets coming off of the townhouse pieces. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm to obtain a free replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Small World Toys
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 07-179
- Units
- About 8,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide and through catalogs from December 2004 through February 2007 for about $21.
- Distributor
- Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif.
IQ Preschool™ Take-Apart Townhouse
CPSC product type: Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Small World Toys at (800) 421-4153 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit their Web site at www.smallworldtoys.com or e-mail the firm at townhouserecall@smallworldtoys.com
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