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Branded LLC Recalls Kaleidoscope Toy Due to Choking, Laceration Hazards; Offered Exclusively at H-E-B Stores in Texas

Reported: April 30, 2015 Initiated: April 30, 2015 #15126

Product Description

This recall involves H-E-Buddy kaleidoscopes. The recalled kaleidoscopes are made of red plastic, about 5 ¾ inches long and 2 inches in diameter and have "H-E-Buddy" on the barrel.

Reason for Recall

The end caps of the kaleidoscope can be removed and expose small parts that can come loose and pose a choking hazard to small children and internal components that pose a risk of laceration.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kaleidoscopes, take them from children and return the kaleidoscopes to an H-E-B store for a refund of purchase points that can be used for another item.

Details

Units Affected
About 35,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves H-E-Buddy kaleidoscopes. The recalled kaleidoscopes are made of red plastic, about 5 ¾ inches long and 2 inches in diameter and have "H-E-Buddy" on the barrel.. Units affected: About 35,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The end caps of the kaleidoscope can be removed and expose small parts that can come loose and pose a choking hazard to small children and internal components that pose a risk of laceration.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kaleidoscopes, take them from children and return the kaleidoscopes to an H-E-B store for a refund of purchase points that can be used for another item.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 30, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15126.