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CPSC recall · Reported July 25, 2002

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

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 childr…

Recall #
02212
Affected scope
About 110,000 "Toddler Tote™" toddler activity sets, and about 11,000 "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles
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Lauri® Inc. of Phillips-Avon, Maine recalled The "Toddler Tote" travel activity sets have three animal puzzles, seven stacker pegs of ….

CPSC, Lauri® Inc. Announce Recall of Toddler Activity Sets and Puzzles was recalled by Lauri® Inc. of Phillips-Avon, Maine in July 25, 2002. Reason: The dog puzzle included with both of these products and the rubber handle on the box of the activity set can …. Remedy: Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call Lauri for free r…. Verify recall #02212 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Lauri® Inc. of Phillips-Avon, Maine issued this CPSC recall-The dog puzzle included with both of these products and the rubber handle on the box of the activity set can ….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02212 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.

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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, what to do

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

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 02212
Date reported July 25, 2002
Date initiated July 25, 2002
Recalling firm Lauri® Inc. of Phillips-Avon, Maine
Affected scope About 110,000 "Toddler Tote™" toddler activity sets, and about 11,000 "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 take these toys away from children immediately and call Lauri for free replacement pieces.

  • Check the recall number (02212) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02212.
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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