Creative Years Magnetic Blocks and Toy Train Recalled for Choking Hazard

Plain-English summary

Associated Merchandising Corporation (AMC) of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling two sets of "Creative Years" Magnetic Building Blocks and the "Creative Years" Mini-Magnet Auto Transport Train. The recalled items include a 16-piece set (Model 9516) and a 21-piece set (Model 9521) of plastic magnetic blocks, as well as a wooden locomotive with five flat cars (Style 505). The blocks are made of plastic in various sizes and shapes with magnets, while the train features a wooden locomotive and cars.

The recall is being issued because small pieces of plastic or magnets may break off the blocks, and the smokestack of the train locomotive may detach. These small parts present a potential choking hazard to young children. Neither AMC nor the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is aware of any injuries associated with the toys.

Approximately 33,000 units were sold nationally in department stores in 1987 and 1988. The toys themselves are not labeled, but the cardboard packaging carries the identification "Copyrighted and Distributed by A.M.C., New.York, N.Y., 10018." Consumers should immediately take the blocks or toy train away from children and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers may also call AMC at 212-536-4338 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product

Creative Years Magnetic Building Block toys

Manufacturer

Associated Merchandising (AMC)

Category

Consumer Product — Toys

Hazard

• choking

Distribution

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