The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·98143·Announced 1998-07-16

T.S. Toys Recalls Activity Block Sets Due to Choking Hazard

T.S. Toys is recalling about 4,000 Activity Block Sets because rods on one block could break, releasing small hollow cylinders that pose 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 criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

T.S. Toys of Hong Kong is recalling approximately 4,000 Activity Block Sets in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall is due to a defect where rods on one of the plastic blocks could break, releasing small hollow cylinders. These small parts present a choking hazard to young children.

The Activity Block Sets consist of four colorful plastic blocks and plastic shape sorters, including a block with a beeper, a clicker dial, a mirror, and rollers. The block with the rollers is the specific component that can break. The sets are packaged in a multicolored window box and labeled with "QUALITY FunKids TOYS...Activity Blocks...ITEM NO. 38329...T.S. TOYS...MADE IN CHINA."

The toys were sold at Meijer, Ocean State Job Lot, Johnny's Toys, and Cook Brothers stores in the East and Midwest from May 1997 to June 1998 for approximately $7 to $8. CPSC and T.S. Toys are not aware of any injuries involving these toys, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact the specific retailer where the product was purchased.

The recalled product

Product
Activity Block Sets Recalled by T.S. Toys
Manufacturer
Meijer
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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