Playskool Bristle Block Components Recalled for Choking Hazard
Playskool is recalling two Bristle Block components that may detach and pose a choking risk to children under 3. No injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 children under 3, 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
Playskool, Inc. is recalling two specific components of its Bristle Block toys in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The affected items are Bristle heads found in Bristle Block set #808 and Bristle wheels-and-axel assemblies included in Bristle sets #806, #807, and #808. These components failed to comply with regulations designed to prevent children under 3 from swallowing small parts because they may detach during use and abuse testing.
The company is taking this action voluntarily, as no injuries or complaints have been received relating to these components. Bristle Blocks are colored plastic shapes with flexible bristles that interlock, and they were sold and distributed nationally by leading wholesale and retail establishments.
Consumers who have these specific Bristle heads and wheel-and-axel assemblies are urged to discard the old components. To receive a free replacement, customers should write to Playskool, Inc. at PO Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02862-0200, by postcard or letter. Questions can be directed to the Customer Service Department at (800)-752-9755.
The recalled product
- Product
- Playskkool Bristle Block toys
- Manufacturer
- Playskool
- Category
- Consumer Product — Toys
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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