Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
Mini Stars building sets
Date of Recall
2011-07-07CPSC Release Number
11-272Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 404-4744Units
About 18,000 (additional star building sets were recalled in September 2010)Distributor
Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.Sold By
Small retail stores nationwide, online at Toys R Us.com, Amazon.com and CSN on walmart.com from January 2007 through December 2009 for between $10 and $50.Problem/Hazard
Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children.Injuries/Incidents
CPSC and Edushape have received two reports of the knobs breaking off from the center of the stars. No injuries have been reported.Description
This recall involves Mini Stars building sets. The Mini Stars measure three inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six circular knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. Edushape only makes Mini Stars in red, green, yellow or blue colors which are included in this recall. The Mini Stars do not have any markings, codes or logos stamped into the plastic. They were sold in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 pieces.Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Mini Star building sets away from children and contact Edushape for a free replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Edushape at (800) 404-4744 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.edushape.comRecall Comments
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