The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02212·Announced 2002-07-25

Lauri Toddler Activity Sets and Puzzles Recalled for Choking Hazard

Lauri Inc. is recalling Toddler Tote activity sets and Familiar Things puzzles because parts can tear into small pieces, posing a choking risk to small children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for small children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Lauri Inc. is recalling approximately 110,000 "Toddler Tote" toddler activity sets and 11,000 "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles. The recall was initiated because the dog puzzle included in both products and the rubber handle on the activity set box can tear apart into small pieces. These small pieces pose a choking hazard to small children.

The "Toddler Tote" sets are packaged in a blue box with a rubber handle and contain animal puzzles, stacker pegs, and shape puzzles. The "Familiar Things" puzzles are sold in a purple box and consist of 12 two-piece puzzles featuring cut-outs of fish, planes, boats, and cars. The products were sold at specialty toy stores, web retailers, and through school supply catalogs from January 1999 to July 2002. The activity sets sold for about $15, and the puzzles sold for about $20.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Lauri Inc. have not received any reports of incidents or injuries associated with these products. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call Lauri toll-free at (800) 451-0520 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to obtain free replacement pieces.

The recalled product

Product
Toddler Tote™ toddler activity sets and "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
110,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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