Imaginarium Activity Centers Sold at Toys "R" Us Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Imaginarium Multi-Sided Activity Centers and Jungle Activity Centers

Date of Recall

2008-04-03

CPSC Release Number

08-242

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 869-7787

Units

About 16,400

Manufacturer

Taizhou Orient Toys Company Ltd. (Multi-Sided Activity Centers), and Shanghai Cosmos Gift Industry Company Ltd. (Jungle Activity Centers), of Shanghai, China.

Importer

Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.

Sold By

Toys “R” Us stores nationwide and www.toysrus.com from August 2007 through February 2008 for between $20 and $50.

Problem/Hazard

Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries/Incidents

Toys “R” Us has received 12 reports of small parts detaching from activity centers. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

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.

Consumer Contact

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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