The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12188·Announced 2012-05-30

Toys R Us Recalls Imaginarium Activity Center Due to Choking Hazard

Toys R Us is recalling the Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center because small wooden knobs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young 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 to young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Toys "R" Us Inc. is recalling the Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center due to a choking hazard. The small wooden knobs that attach the xylophone keys to the end of the activity center can detach, creating a risk for young children. The recalled product has model number 46284, Toys "R" Us item number 295909, and barcode number 000799985462841. These markings are printed on the back of the box, directly above the bar code, and do not appear on the actual product.

About 24,000 units of the activity center were sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and online via www.toysrus.com from August 2009 through September 2010 for about $25. The product was manufactured in China. Toys "R" Us has received eight reports of the knobs detaching, but no injuries have been reported to the firm.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and move it out of the reach of young children. They can return the product to a Toys "R" Us store for a refund or store credit. For additional information, consumers can contact Toys "R" Us toll-free at (800) 869-7787 or visit the firm's website at www.toysrus.com/safety.

The recalled product

Product
Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center
Manufacturer
Toys "R" Us Inc. of Wayne, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
24,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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