CPSC recall 10-346, announced September 15, 2010, covers Edushape Giant Starbuilder and Giant Stars building sets (about 13,500 units). Plastic knobs can break from the center of the star, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled star blocks away from children and contact Edushape for a replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value. Recall contact: call (800) 404-4744, or go to www.edushape.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?
This recall involves all Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars building sets. The giant stars measure 5 inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. The Giant Starbuilder set contains red, green, yellow and blue stars. The Giant Star building set contains red, green, yellow, blue, orange and pink stars.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Plastic knobs can break from the center of the star, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Edushape have received three reports of knobs breaking off from the center of the star. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled star blocks away from children and contact Edushape for a replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Edushape
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 10-346
- Units
- About 13,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Small retail stores nationwide and online at Target.com, Toys R Us.com, Amazon.com and CSN through Walmart Marketplace from January 2007 through May 2010 for between $25 and $35.
- Distributor
- Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.
Giant Starbuilder and Giant Stars building sets
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Edushape at (800) 404-4744 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.edushape.com
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