"Happyvillagers" Toy Sets Recalled by HearthSong

Happyvillagers Toy Sets

Date of Recall

2003-08-04

CPSC Release Number

03-550

Manufactured In

China

Units

3,250 sets (12 villagers per set)

Manufacturer

HearthSong, of Madison, Va.

Sold By

HearthSong sold the Happyvillagers Toy Sets through their catalog and Web site from Sept. 30, 2002 through March 11, 2003 for about $15.

Problem/Hazard

The head can detach from the body of the villagers, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries/Incidents

No injuries have been reported.

Description

The Happyvillagers are made with birchwood and painted with various villager images. The sets were sold separately with 12 villagers per set and as a part of the Happyville Special set that included a set of 35 Happyville Blocks. Only the Happyvillagers are included in the recall.

Remedy

Consumers should take the Happyvillagers away from young children immediately and return to HearthSong for a full refund including the cost of postage. Send the Happyvillagers to HearthSong, Attn: Returns, 3700 Wyse Road, Dayton, OH 45414-2541.

Consumer Contact

Call toll-free at (888) 623-6557 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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