FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 25, 2002
Release # 02-213
Small World Recall Hotline: (800) 421-4153 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Sorter Toys
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Small World Toys of Culver City, Calif., is
voluntarily recalling about 880 sorter toys. The plastic windows on the
"see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be
released. This presents a choking hazard to children.
Small World has received one report of a sorter block breaking. No
injuries have been reported.
The recalled "Sort & See" sorting box is made of hardwood and
comes with eight shaped blocks of various colors. Each block is filled
with beads that are visible through plastic windows. The wooden box has
a clear plastic top and cutouts on two sides that correspond with the
shapes of the blocks. The words "Ryan's Room" is printed on one side of
the sorter box.
Toy stores sold the sorters nationwide from May 2002 through June
2002 for about $20.
Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from
children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased
for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Small World
Toys toll-free at (800) 421-4153 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT
Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at
www.smallworldtoys.com
