Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children's Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard

Date of Recall
2009-04-01

CPSC Release Number
09-176

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 421-5354

Units
About 3,600

Manufacturer
Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.

Sold By
Lakeshore Learning Materials stores nationwide and Toys To Grow On™ catalogs from September 2008 through February 2009 for about $40.

Problem/Hazard
The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children.

Injuries/Incidents
Lakeshore has received three reports of the head of the butterfly detaching from the body. No injuries were reported.

Description
The recalled product is a soft, multi-colored box with a different color on each side. “What’s Inside?” is embroidered on the front of the box and symbols of a lion, flower and purple butterfly are stitched on another side. Each feely box contains ten small stuffed pieces. The piece affected by this recall is the pink and purple butterfly.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Lakeshore to receive a free replacement butterfly.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Lakeshore Learning Materials at (800) 428-4414 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.lakeshorelearning.com

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