CPSC, Kids II Inc. Announce Recall of Pop Links Toys

The tips on the links, that snap together like a chain, can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 02063
Affected scope: About 20,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga. recalled Pop Links model 883 with a date code "ND1" molded on the tips of the links are involved i….

CPSC, Kids II Inc. Announce Recall of Pop Links Toys was recalled by Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga. in December 12, 2001. Reason: The tips on the links, that snap together like a chain, can break off, posing a choking hazard to young child…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the Pop Links toys away from young children and return …. Verify recall #02063 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The tips on the links, that snap together like a chain, can break off, posing a choking hazard to young child….

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agency class: December 12, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02063 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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. Kids II Pop Links that do not have a date code "ND1" are not subject to this recall.

Reason for recall

The tips on the links, that snap together like a chain, can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the Pop Links toys away from young children and return them to Kids II for a replacement toy.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02063
Date reported	December 12, 2001
Date initiated	December 12, 2001
Recalling firm	Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Affected scope	About 20,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately take the Pop Links toys away from young children and return them to Kids II for a replacement toy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The tips on the links, that snap together like a chain, can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the Pop Links toys away from young children and return them to Kids II for a replacement toy.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 12, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02063.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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