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Alex Toys Recalls Infant Building Play Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: August 23, 2016 Initiated: August 23, 2016 #16248

Product Description

This recall involves three ALEX Jr. branded sets of infant building toys, the Baby Builder, model 1982, First Pops, model 1981P, and the First Snaps, model 1981S produced prior to November 2010. The sets include an assortment of plastic shapes in bright colors. The pieces are designed to be pulled, pushed, snapped and twisted and come in stackable plastic jars. They were sold in sets of 14 and 26 pieces. The recalled First Snaps sets' containers have the following batch codes, on a sticker above the UPC code on the container. P0002073 P0001713 P0001330 P0000954 P0002107 P0001628 P0001009 P00000814 P0001948 P0001536 P0001098 P0001677 P0001427 P0000983

Reason for Recall

Small parts of the plastic toy building sets can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled building sets away from children and contact ALEX for a prepaid shipping envelope to return the product(s). ALEX will send consumers a full refund upon receipt of returned sets.

Details

Units Affected
About 91,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Alex-Toys-Recalls-Infant-Building-Play-Sets-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves three ALEX Jr. branded sets of infant building toys, the Baby Builder, model 1982, First Pops, model 1981P, and the First Snaps, model 1981S produced prior to November 2010. The sets include an assortment of plastic shapes in bright colors. The pieces are designed to be pulled, pushed, snapped and twisted and come in stackable plastic jars. They were sold in sets of 14 and 26 pieces. The recalled First Snaps sets' containers have the following batch codes, on a sticker above the UPC code on the container. P0002073 P0001713 P0001330 P0000954 P0002107 P0001628 P0001009 P00000814 P0001948 P0001536 P0001098 P0001677 P0001427 P0000983. Units affected: About 91,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Small parts of the plastic toy building sets can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take the recalled building sets away from children and contact ALEX for a prepaid shipping envelope to return the product(s). ALEX will send consumers a full refund upon receipt of returned sets.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 23, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16248.

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