CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Stacking Rings

Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 03165
Affected scope: About 5,000

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

International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. recalled The recalled Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings have a blue and orange rounded bottom, two multic….

CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Stacking Rings was recalled by International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. in July 31, 2003. Reason: Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to return the toy, to receiv…. Verify recall #03165 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: July 31, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03165 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, 5 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

The recalled Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings have a blue and orange rounded bottom, two multicolored stacking rings, and an orange plastic bear head topper. The toy can be spun like a top and makes a rattling sound when shaken. The toy is designed for children ages 6-24 months and has a model number of E00421, which can be found on the packaging.

Reason for recall

Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to return the toy, to receive a free replacement item of similar value.

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	03165
Date reported	July 31, 2003
Date initiated	July 31, 2003
Recalling firm	International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j.
Affected scope	About 5,000
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 contact the company for instructions on how to return the toy, to receive a free replacement item of similar val…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to return the toy, to receive a free replacement item of similar value.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 31, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03165.

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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