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CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Children's Puzzle

Reported: August 21, 2003 Initiated: August 21, 2003 #03171

Product Description

The recalled Recycling Truck Puzzle has nine wooden pieces that form a green recycling truck, three workers, a container for plastics, a bundled set of newspapers, and a recycling bin. The top of the puzzle reads, "Recycling Truck," and "2574" and "2003 Small World Toys®" are printed at the bottom.

Reason for Recall

One of the puzzle pieces (a stack of newspapers) poses a small parts choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop young children from playing with these puzzles immediately and return the puzzle to the store where it was purchased, for a refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled Recycling Truck Puzzle has nine wooden pieces that form a green recycling truck, three workers, a container for plastics, a bundled set of newspapers, and a recycling bin. The top of the puzzle reads, "Recycling Truck," and "2574" and "2003 Small World Toys®" are printed at the bottom.. Recalled by Small World Toys®, of Culver City, Calif.. Units affected: About 3,000.
Why was this product recalled?
One of the puzzle pieces (a stack of newspapers) poses a small parts choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop young children from playing with these puzzles immediately and return the puzzle to the store where it was purchased, for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 21, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03171.