CPSC recall 07-230, announced July 3, 2007, covers Infantino Shape Sorting Toy Castles (about 68,000 units). The plastic rod can come loose, allowing the colored counting beads to slide off of the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should take the recalled toy away from young children immediately and contact Infantino for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (888) 808-3111, or go to www.infantino.com.
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 recalled toy castles have counting beads, four play figures and several different shapes and letters that fit into holes in the castle. "infantino®" is printed in the lower right-hand corner of the side with the letters. The recall only includes castles with the following date codes: 5349, 6087, 6132 and 0906. Castles with other date codes, no date code or with a plastic rod attached with a metal screw are not included in this recall. The date code is stamped on the underside of the blue top and can be viewed through the top square shape or top "A" letter openings.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic rod can come loose, allowing the colored counting beads to slide off of the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Infantino has received four reports of children nearly choking on the colored beads after putting them in their mouths.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the recalled toy away from young children immediately and contact Infantino for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement. A free return shipping label can be accessed on the firm's Web site.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Infantino
- Manufacturer
- Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 07-230
- Units
- About 68,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart, Target, Marshalls, Meijer and other specialty toy retailers nationwide from January 2006 through May 2007 for about $12.
Shape Sorting Toy Castles
CPSC product type: Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
Recall contact information
For more information, call Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.infantino.com
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