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Product Recall Number: 02-213

Why was "Sort & See" sorting box toys recalled?

The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children.

"Sort & See" sorting box toys
Here's product recall specific data for "Sort & See" sorting box toys.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-213

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2002-07-24

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: "Sort & See" sorting box toys

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Small World Toys of Culver City, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 880 sorter toys. The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children.Small World has received one report of a sorter block breaking. No injuries have been reported.The recalled "Sort & See" sorting box is made of hardwood and comes with eight shaped blocks of various colors. Each block is filled with beads that are visible through plastic windows. The wooden box has a clear plastic top and cutouts on two sides that correspond with the shapes of the blocks. The words "Ryan's Room" is printed on one side of the sorter box.Toy stores sold the sorters nationwide from May 2002 through June 2002 for about $20.Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Small World Toys toll-free at (800) 421-4153 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.smallworldtoys.com.

  • Hazard Description: The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 880

  • Incidents: Small World has received one report of a sorter block breaking.

  • Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund.

  • Sold At: Toy stores sold the sorters nationwide from May 2002 through June 2002 for about $20.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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