CPSC recall 08-242, announced April 3, 2008, covers Imaginarium Multi-Sided Activity Centers and Jungle Activity Centers (about 16,400 units). Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 12 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the activity centers from children and return the toys to the nearest Toys "R" Us for a refund or store credit. Recall contact: call (800) 869-7787, or go to www.toysrus.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?
This recall involves the Imaginarium Multi-Sided and Jungle activity centers. The multi-sided activity center has moveable block letters, clock face, sliding shapes and gears. The jungle activity centers have peg jumping monkeys, sliding fish, abacus beads, bead mazes and other animal-themed activities. "Imaginarium" and the name of the activity center are printed on the packaging. Item numbers 69042 (multi-sided) and 69083 (jungle) are printed on the back of the box, near the bar code.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Toys "R" Us has received 12 reports of small parts detaching from activity centers. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the activity centers from children and return the toys to the nearest Toys "R" Us for a refund or store credit. Consumers can go to http://www.toysrus.com/safety/safetyFAQ.cfm for more information.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Taizhou Orient Toys Company Ltd. (Multi-Sided Activity Centers)
- Manufacturer
- Taizhou Orient Toys Company Ltd. (Multi-Sided Activity Centers), of Shanghai, China, Shanghai Cosmos Gift Industry Company Ltd. (Jungle Activity Centers), of Shanghai, China
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-242
- Units
- About 16,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toys “R” Us stores nationwide and www.toysrus.com from August 2007 through February 2008 for between $20 and $50.
- Importer
- Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Imaginarium Multi-Sided Activity Centers and Jungle Activity Centers
CPSC product type: Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.toysrus.com
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