Pop Links toys
CPSC Recall #02-063 — December 11, 2001
Product
Pop Links toys
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Pop Links toys. The tips on the links that snap together like a chain can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.Kids II has received 11 reports of tips on the links breaking. No injuries have been reported.Pop Links model 883 with a date code "ND1" molded on the tips of the links are involved in this recall. The toys come in a variety of bright colors with unique shapes and various textures. There are 12 links in a package. The links snap together, creating a chain of links. Mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold the Pop Links between June 2001 through November 2001 for about $4.Consumers should immediately take the Pop Links toys away from young children and return them to Kids II for a replacement toy. Consumers can contact Kids II toll-free at (877) 325-7056 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Kids II Pop Links that do not have a date code "ND1" are not subject to this recall.
Hazard
The tips on the links that snap together like a chain can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents / Injuries
Kids II has received 11 reports of tips on the links breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the Pop Links toys away from young children and return them to Kids II for a replacement toy.
Units Affected
About 20,000