CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Sorter Toys

The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children.

Recall #: 02213
Affected scope: About 880

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Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif. recalled The recalled "Sort & See" sorting box is made of hardwood and comes with eight shaped blo….

CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Sorter Toys was recalled by Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif. in July 25, 2002. Reason: The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. Th…. Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and retur…. Verify recall #02213 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. Th….

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agency class: July 25, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02213 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 recalled "Sort & See" sorting box is made of hardwood and comes with eight shaped blocks of various colors. Each block is filled with beads that are visible through plastic windows. The wooden box has a clear plastic top and cutouts on two sides, that correspond with the shapes of the blocks. The words "Ryan's Room" are printed on one side of the sorter box.

Reason for recall

The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund.

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	02213
Date reported	July 25, 2002
Date initiated	July 25, 2002
Recalling firm	Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif.
Affected scope	About 880
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 take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased,…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund.

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: 02213.

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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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