Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard

Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 11272
Affected scope: About 18,000 (additional star building sets were recalled in September 2010)

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

Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.y. recalled This recall involves Mini Stars building sets. The Mini Stars measure three inches in dia….

Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.y. in July 7, 2011. Reason: Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Mini Star building sets away from children…. Verify recall #11272 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: July 7, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11272 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

This recall involves Mini Stars building sets. The Mini Stars measure three inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six circular knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. Edushape only makes Mini Stars in red, green, yellow or blue colors which are included in this recall. The Mini Stars do not have any markings, codes or logos stamped into the plastic. They were sold in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 pieces.

Reason for recall

Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled Mini Star building sets away from children and contact Edushape for a free replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser 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	11272
Date reported	July 7, 2011
Date initiated	July 7, 2011
Recalling firm	Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.y.
Affected scope	About 18,000 (additional star building sets were recalled in September 2010)
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 recalled Mini Star building sets away from children and contact Edushape for a free replace…

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Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 7, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11272.

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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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