The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03171·Announced 2003-08-21

Small World Toys Recalls Puzzibilities Recycling Truck Puzzle Due to Choking Hazard

Small World Toys is recalling the Puzzibilities Recycling Truck Puzzle because a small piece poses a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

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 young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif., is recalling the Puzzibilities Recycling Truck Puzzle. The recall is being conducted because one of the puzzle pieces, a stack of newspapers, poses a small parts choking hazard to young children. No incidents or injuries have been reported; the recall is a precautionary measure to prevent potential harm.

The recalled puzzle consists of nine wooden pieces that form a green recycling truck, three workers, a container for plastics, a bundled set of newspapers, and a recycling bin. The top of the puzzle reads "Recycling Truck," and "2574" and "2003 Small World Toys®" are printed at the bottom. About 3,000 units were sold at small toy stores nationwide between February 2003 and August 2003 for about $10 each.

Consumers should stop young children from playing with these puzzles immediately. They should return the puzzle to the store where it was purchased for a refund. Consumers can also contact Small World at (800) 421-4153 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.smallworldtoys.com.

The recalled product

Product
Puzzibilities Recycling Truck Puzzle
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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