Laugh & Learn™ Learning Kitchen™ Toys
CPSC Recall #08-063 — November 5, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 08-063 |
| Recall Date | November 5, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 155,000 |
| Importer | Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y. |
| Manufactured In | Mexico |
Where It Was Sold
| Various retail and toy specialty stores nationwide from May 2007 through October 2007 for about $70. |
Product
Laugh & Learn™ Learning Kitchen™ Toys
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 155,000 Laugh & Learn Learning Kitchen Toys. Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Laugh & Learn™ Learning Kitchen™ ToysUnits: About 155,000Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.Hazard: Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: There have been 48 reports of small parts separating from the toys, including two reports of children gagging on pieces, one report of a child who started choking on a piece and one report of a child who choked on a piece.Description: The recall involves a play kitchen learning toy with a pretend refrigerator, range and sink. The product's item number L5067 is stamped in several locations on the toy and printed on the product's packaging above the UPC.Sold at: Various retail and toy specialty stores nationwide from May 2007 through October 2007 for about $70.Manufactured in: MexicoRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price for a free repair kit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (800) 432-5437 or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com.
Hazard
Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
There have been 48 reports of small parts separating from the toys, including two reports of children gagging on pieces, one report of a child who started choking on a piece and one report of a child who choked on a piece.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price for a free repair kit.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.