Imaginarium Activity Centers Sold at Toys "R" Us Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 08242
Affected scope: About 16,400

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

Taizhou Orient Toys Company Ltd. (Multi-Sided Activity Centers), of Shanghai, China recalled This recall involves the Imaginarium Multi-Sided and Jungle activity centers. The multi-s….

Imaginarium Activity Centers Sold at Toys "R" Us Recalled Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Taizhou Orient Toys Company Ltd. (Multi-Sided Activity Centers), of Shanghai, China in April 3, 2008. Reason: Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the activity centers from children and return the toys …. Verify recall #08242 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Taizhou Orient Toys Company Ltd. (Multi-Sided Activity Centers), of Shanghai, China issued this CPSC recall-Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: April 3, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08242 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 - 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

This recall involves the Imaginarium Multi-Sided and Jungle activity centers. The multi-sided activity center has moveable block letters, clock face, sliding shapes and gears. The jungle activity centers have peg jumping monkeys, sliding fish, abacus beads, bead mazes and other animal-themed activities. "Imaginarium" and the name of the activity center are printed on the packaging. Item numbers 69042 (multi-sided) and 69083 (jungle) are printed on the back of the box, near the bar code.

Reason for recall

Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the activity centers from children and return the toys to the nearest Toys "R" Us for a refund or store credit. Consumers can go to http://www.toysrus.com/safety/safetyFAQ.cfm for more information.

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	08242
Date reported	April 3, 2008
Date initiated	April 3, 2008
Recalling firm	Taizhou Orient Toys Company Ltd. (Multi-Sided Activity Centers), of Shanghai, China
Affected scope	About 16,400
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 immediately take the activity centers from children and return the toys to the nearest Toys "R" Us for a refund …

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Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 3, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08242.

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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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