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CPSC, Lauri® Inc. Announce Recall of Toddler Activity Sets and Puzzles

Reported: July 25, 2002 Initiated: July 25, 2002 #02212

Product Description

The "Toddler Tote" travel activity sets have three animal puzzles, seven stacker pegs of various colors, a geometric shapes puzzle and four basic shape mini-puzzles. All the contents are packaged in a blue box with a rubber handle that acts as a carrying tote. The 9-inch square box has "Lauri" and "LR-2116" written on it. The puzzle set is called "Familiar Things." It is a boxed set of 12 two-piece puzzles. The puzzles include cut-outs of fish, planes, boats and cars. The purple box has "First Puzzles for Little Ones" and "LR-2113" written on it.

Reason for Recall

The dog puzzle included with both of these products and the rubber handle on the box of the activity set can tear apart into small pieces and pose a choking hazard to small children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call Lauri for free replacement pieces.

Details

Units Affected
About 110,000 "Toddler Tote™" toddler activity sets, and about 11,000 "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The "Toddler Tote" travel activity sets have three animal puzzles, seven stacker pegs of various colors, a geometric shapes puzzle and four basic shape mini-puzzles. All the contents are packaged in a blue box with a rubber handle that acts as a carrying tote. The 9-inch square box has "Lauri" and "LR-2116" written on it. The puzzle set is called "Familiar Things." It is a boxed set of 12 two-piece puzzles. The puzzles include cut-outs of fish, planes, boats and cars. The purple box has "First Puzzles for Little Ones" and "LR-2113" written on it.. Recalled by Lauri® Inc. of Phillips-Avon, Maine. Units affected: About 110,000 "Toddler Tote™" toddler activity sets, and about 11,000 "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles.
Why was this product recalled?
The dog puzzle included with both of these products and the rubber handle on the box of the activity set can tear apart into small pieces and pose a choking hazard to small children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call Lauri for free replacement pieces.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 25, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02212.