Wood Abacus Recalled by LTD Commodities LLC Due to Choking Hazard

The wooden rods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 08608
Affected scope: About 6,000

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

Taizhou Orient Toys Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China recalled The recalled wood abacus is a multi-sided activity center that has a chalkboard, movable ….

Wood Abacus Recalled by LTD Commodities LLC Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Taizhou Orient Toys Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China in September 22, 2008. Reason: The wooden rods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should take the abacus away from children immediately and contact LTD Commoditi…. Verify recall #08608 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Taizhou Orient Toys Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China issued this CPSC recall-The wooden rods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: September 22, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08608 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, 6 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 wood abacus is a multi-sided activity center that has a chalkboard, movable block letters with pictures, sliding shapes, a fun maze with gears, and a blue and yellow clock on the side of the activity center with two pink moving hands. Product code E7A is printed on the packaging near the UPC bar code.

Reason for recall

The wooden rods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take the abacus away from children immediately and contact LTD Commodities for instructions on receiving a product credit.

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	08608
Date reported	September 22, 2008
Date initiated	September 22, 2008
Recalling firm	Taizhou Orient Toys Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
Affected scope	About 6,000
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 take the abacus away from children immediately and contact LTD Commodities for instructions on receiving a produ…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The wooden rods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should take the abacus away from children immediately and contact LTD Commodities for instructions on receiving a product credit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 22, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08608.

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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