CPSC recall 15-126, announced April 30, 2015, covers Branded Kaleidoscope (about 35,000 units). The end caps of the kaleidoscope can be removed and expose small parts that can come loose and pose a choking hazard to small children and internal components that pose a risk of laceration. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kaleidoscopes, take them from children and return the kaleidoscopes to an H-E-B store for a refund of purchase points that can be used for another item. Recall contact: call (800) 399-0629, or go to www.bybranded.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 H-E-Buddy kaleidoscopes. The recalled kaleidoscopes are made of red plastic, about 5 ¾ inches long and 2 inches in diameter and have "H-E-Buddy" on the barrel.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The end caps of the kaleidoscope can be removed and expose small parts that can come loose and pose a choking hazard to small children and internal components that pose a risk of laceration.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kaleidoscopes, take them from children and return the kaleidoscopes to an H-E-B store for a refund of purchase points that can be used for another item.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Branded
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 15-126
- Units
- About 35,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- H-E-B and H-E-B Plus stores in Texas from April 1, 2015 to April 3, 2015 as a prize for accumulated purchase points.
- Importer
- Branded LLC, of Sammamish, Wash.
Kaleidoscope
CPSC product type: Toys
Recall contact information
H-E-Buddy Prize Line at (800) 399-0629 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT daily or online at www.bybranded.com and click on "HEBuddy Kaleidoscope recall information" for more information.
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