Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings
CPSC Recall #03-165 — July 30, 2003
Product
Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., is voluntarily recalling Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings. Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking RingsUnits: About 5,000Manufacturer: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.Hazard: Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of small parts detaching from the rings, though no injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings have a blue and orange rounded bottom, two multicolored stacking rings, and an orange plastic bear head topper. The toy can be spun like a top and makes a rattling sound when shaken. The toy is designed for children ages 6-24 months and has a model number of E00421, which can be found on the packaging.Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide sold these toys from April 2002 through March 2003 for about $10.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to return the toy to receive a free replacement item of similar value.Consumer Contact: Call International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime or log on to the company's website at www.intplay.com/recall.htm.Media Contact: Sue Tice at (973) 316-2500, Ext. 232 or [email protected].
Hazard
Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received three reports of small parts detaching from the rings, though no injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to return the toy to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
Units Affected
About 5,000
Sold At
Specialty toy stores nationwide sold these toys from April 2002 through March 2003 for about $10.
Manufacturer
International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Manufactured In
China