CPSC, Discovery Toys Announce Recall of Children's Toy
What was recalled
The toy, model #1612, contains four circuit flexible wires coated in blue, orange, red and yellow plastic tubes, sliding multi-colored shaped beads, and two abacuses that attach to a wooden base. The toy measures 9 1/2 inches by 8 inches by 7 inches. Four suction cups anchor the maze to most non-porous surfaces.
Hazard
The plastic tubes can break from the wooden base, releasing beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Injuries
Discovery Toys has received nine reports of the tubes breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Where it was sold
- Discovery Toys' Educational Consultants sold the recalled toy nationwide, from July 2001 to January 2002.
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