International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Stacking Rings
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 31, 2003
Release # 03-165
Company Phone Number: (800) 445-8347
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Stacking Rings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings
Units: About 5,000
Manufacturer: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Hazard: Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard
to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of small parts
detaching from the rings, though no injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings have a blue and
orange rounded bottom, two multicolored stacking rings, and an orange
plastic bear head topper. The toy can be spun like a top and makes a
rattling sound when shaken. The toy is designed for children ages 6-24
months and has a model number of E00421, which can be found on the
packaging.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide sold these toys from April 2002
through March 2003 for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to
return the toy to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
Consumer Contact: Call International Playthings at (800) 445-8347
anytime or log on to the company's Website at www.intplay.com/recall.htm
