Toddler Doll Family Sets
CPSC Recall #04-558 — June 21, 2004
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 04-558 |
| Recall Date | June 21, 2004 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 2,800 |
| Manufacturer | Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif. |
| Importer | Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Lakeshore Learning Materials' mail order catalogs nationwide from January 2003 through April 2004 for about $10 per set. |
Product
Toddler Doll Family Sets
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 2,800 toddler doll family sets. The head and boot of the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Toddler Doll Family SetsUnits: About 2,800Manufacturer/Importer: Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.Hazard: The head and boot of the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: The company received reports of the boot and head detaching. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall involves Toddler Doll Family sets sold with four figurines, a mom, dad, brother and sister. The 4-inch-tall dolls have a wooden head, arms and feet. The body is constructed of wire, which makes the doll adjustable. Each doll has yarn hair and is dressed in various colored outfits.Sold by: Lakeshore Learning Materials' mail order catalogs nationwide from January 2003 through April 2004 for about $10 per set.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the wooden dolls away from young children immediately and contact Lakeshore Learning Materials for information on how to receive a free replacement doll set.Consumer Contact: Contact Lakeshore Learning Materials toll-free at (800) 428-4414 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The head and boot of the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
The company received reports of the boot and head detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should take the wooden dolls away from young children immediately and contact Lakeshore Learning Materials for information on how to receive a free replacement doll set.
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.
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.