Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published February 9, 2022
Adam the Apple Stackable Toys Recall: Lead Paint Hazard
Stack Em' Up Books recalls Adam the Apple children's stackable toys due to lead paint exceeding federal safety limits. Lead poisoning risks for young children. Return for refund or replacement.
Surface paint on the wooden toys contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Stack Em' Up Books is recalling Adam the Apple children's stackable toys because the wooden toys contain lead paint that violates federal safety standards. Young children who put their mouths on the toys could get lead poisoning, which can cause serious health problems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2684-adam-the-apple-stackable-toys-recall-lead-paint-hazard.
“Adam the Apple Stackable Toys Recall: Lead Paint Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2684-adam-the-apple-stackable-toys-recall-lead-paint-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #9225 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Stack-Em-Up-Books-Recalls-Childrens-Stackable-Toys-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Federal-Lead-Paint-Ban-and-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 9, 2022, that Stack Em' Up Books is recalling Adam the Apple children's stackable toys due to a lead paint violation. Consumers should immediately remove the toys from children and contact the company for a prepaid shipping label to return the product.
How to tell if you have it
Adam the Apple™ Children's Stackable Toys
What to do
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children and contact Stack Em' Up Books at 267-987-3328 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at contact@stackemupbooks.com, or online at www.stackemupbooks.com/pages/cpsc-volutary-recall-information to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the product.
The hazard
According to the CPSC, the surface paint on the wooden toys contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The agency reported no incidents or injuries related to this recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Lontcs Busy Board Recall: Lead Poisoning Risk (2026-09-10) and TooyBing Wooden Bead Stacking Toys Recall: Choking Hazard for Young Children (2026-08-13). Additional recent recalls of similar products include BABESIDE Dolls and Strollers Recalled for Choking Hazard Risk (2026-06-18).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Adam the Apple children's stackable toys with 15 wooden pieces that measure about .5 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide when stacked. The toys have a happy-faced red apple with a leaf and the phrases 'Adam The Apple, By Chris Bayon and Illustrated by Patrick Carlson' on the leaf.
Brand
Stack Em' Up Books
Product
Adam the Apple™ Children's Stackable Toys
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Toys Now
Immediately take the recalled toys away from children to prevent lead ingestion.
Return Toys for Refund
Contact Stack Em' Up Books to get a pre-paid shipping label to return the toys for a full refund.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Stack Em' Up Books to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled product, regardless of whether they purchased the product or received it as a free giveaway. Consumers that purchased the product at www.stackemupbooks.com or the Philadelphia Gift Show will receive a full refund once they return the product.
Take action
Contact Stack Em' Up Books
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stack Em' Up Books to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9225 — Stack Em' Up Books Adam the Apple Stackable Toys Recall: Lead Paint Hazard
Hello,
I own a Adam the Apple Stackable Toys Recall: Lead Paint Hazard that is covered by recall 9225 from Stack Em' Up Books.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Stack Em' Up Books to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled product, regardless of whether they purchased the product or received it as a free giveaway. Consumers that purchased the product at www.stackemupbooks.com or the Philadelphia Gift Show will receive a full refund once they return the product.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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