The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·93059·Announced 1993-04-05

Palkar Recalls Plastic Building Blocks Sold in Toys R Us Stores

Palkar is recalling plastic building block sets sold at Toys R Us because small red roof top blocks pose 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 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

Palkar Plastics of Israel is recalling approximately 10,000 plastic building block sets sold in Toys R Us stores nationwide during 1992. The recall covers 50-piece and 100-piece sets, which were sold in yellow or white plastic baskets for approximately $7.99 and $12.99, respectively. The sets are available in primary or fluorescent colors and were imported from Israel.

The small red "roof top" blocks included in each set fail to meet the Small Parts Requirement under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. These small parts could pose a choking hazard to young children. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these blocks, and the recall is being conducted voluntarily to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers are urged to take the small red roof top blocks away from young children immediately and throw them away. Alternatively, consumers may mail the blocks to Palkar Plastics, c/o Primex International, 230 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 to receive 10 replacement blocks. Questions may be directed to Primex toll-free at 1-800-929-4754.

The recalled product

Product
Palkar Recalls Plastic Building Blocks Sold In Toys "R" Us Stores
Manufacturer
Toys R Us
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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