The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·94081·Announced 1994-05-24

Troll Associates Puzzle Sets Recalled for Choking Hazard

Troll Associates is recalling 8,219 puzzle sets because red plastic pegs may detach, posing a choking risk 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

Troll Associates, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 8,219 "Basic Skills Puzzle Sets" and "Wooden Pegged Puzzle Sets" due to a potential choking hazard. The affected products consist of wooden puzzles with red plastic pegs attached to each piece, which are used to lift the pieces out. The puzzles were sold nationwide through the "Learn and Play" mail order catalog from January 1992 through December 1993.

During routine testing by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the red plastic pegs separated from the puzzle pieces. This defect presents a choking hazard to young children. Neither CPSC nor Troll Associates is aware of any injuries involving these puzzles, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should immediately take the puzzles away from young children. They should return the puzzles to Troll Associates at 4600 Pleasant Hill Road, Memphis, TN 38118 for a refund or free replacement puzzles, along with reimbursement of all shipping and handling costs. Consumers with questions may call (800) 942-0781.

The recalled product

Product
Troll Associates Basic Skills Puzzle Sets
Manufacturer
Learn & Play
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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