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CPSC, Discovery Toys Announce Recall of Children's Toy

Category
Units Affected
21,000
Recall Date
April 2, 2002
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Choking
Discovery Toys' Educational Consultants Sold The Recalled Toy Nationwide, From July 2001 To January 2002. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2253.

The toy, model #1612, contains four circuit flexible wires coated in blue, orange, red and yellow plastic tubes, sliding multi-colored shaped beads, and two abacuses that attach to a wooden base. The toy measures 9 1/2 inches by 8 inches by 7 inches. Four suction cups anchor the maze to most non-porous surfaces.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2253.

Consumers should stop using the toy immediately and contact Discovery Toys to receive a free replacement. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Discovery Toys' Educational Consultants Sold The Recalled Toy Nationwide, From July 2001 To January 2002. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2253.

For more information, call Discovery Toys at (800) 341-8697, Monday through Friday PST 7:00 am to 3:30pm, visit the website at www.discoverytoysinc.com, email productsupport@discoverytoys.net, or contact an educational consultant.

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Discovery Toys' Educational Consultants Sold The Recalled Toy Nationwide, From July 2001 To January 2002. Recall FAQ

Discovery Toys' Educational Consultants Sold The Recalled Toy Nationwide, From July 2001 To January 2002. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, Discovery Toys Announce Recall of Children's Toy. The notice was published on April 2, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 21,000 units are potentially affected.