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ChokingSeptember 15, 2010CPSC #10346

Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
13,500
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves all Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars building sets. The giant stars measure 5 inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. The Giant Starbuilder set contains red, green, yellow and blue stars. The Giant Star building set contains red, green, yellow, blue, orange and pink stars.

Hazard

Plastic knobs can break from the center of the star, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries

CPSC and Edushape have received three reports of knobs breaking off from the center of the star. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Small retail stores nationwide and online at Target.com, Toys R Us.com, Amazon.com and CSN through Walmart Marketplace from January 2007 through May 2010 for between $25 and $35.

Photos

Recalled Giant Star Building SetClose-up of Recalled Star
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