Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons, Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagons, 10-in-...
CPSC Recall #08-004 — October 3, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 08-004 |
| Recall Date | October 3, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 10,000 |
| Importer | KB Toys, Inc., of Pittsfield, Mass. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| KB Toys stores nationwide. The Pull-Along Wagons were sold from August 2005 to August 2007 for between $9 and $13. The 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts were sold from August 2006 to September 2007 for about $30. The Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks were sold from August 2006 to September 2007 for about $7. |
Product
Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons, Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagons, 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts, and Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), KB Toys, Inc., of Pittsfield, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons, Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagons, 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts, and Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks. Surface paints on the toys can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Products: Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons, Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagons, 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts, and Flip-Flop Alphabet BlocksUnits: About 10,000Importer: KB Toys, Inc., of Pittsfield, Mass.Hazard: Surface paints on the toys can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None.Descriptions: Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons and Learning Blocks WagonsThe recalled wooden toy wagons have 28 blocks and a pull string. The wagons measure about 7-1/2" x 13" and have blocks with letters, words, numbers, or pictures on them. "First Learning" or "My Kidz" are printed on the products' packaging, in addition to UPC #834162002158 or #834162002165.10-in-1 Activity Learning CartsThe recalled activity carts are three dimensional learning toys with various activities. The cart measures about 17-1/4" x 16-1/2" x 7-3/4". "First Learning" and UPC #834162002127 are printed on the products' packaging.Flip-Flop Alphabet BlocksThe recalled wooden toys have blocks that flip with letters, words, numbers, and pictures on them. The toy measures about 10-1/8" x 10-3/4" x 2-3/4". "First Learning" and UPC #834162001212 are printed on the products' packaging.Sold at: KB Toys stores nationwide. The Pull-Along Wagons were sold from August 2005 to August 2007 for between $9 and $13. The 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts were sold from August 2006 to September 2007 for about $30. The Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks were sold from August 2006 to September 2007 for about $7.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any KB Toys retail store for a store credit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact KB Toys toll-free at (888) 843-9520 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard
Surface paints on the toys can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents & Injuries
None.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any KB Toys retail store for a store credit.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace 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 (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
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.