Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 7, 2011 CPSC #11272

Quick answer

Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard is CPSC recall #11272, announced on July 7, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Mini Stars building sets. The Mini Stars measure three inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six circular knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. Edushape only makes Mini Stars in red, green, yellow or blue colors which are included in this recall. The Mini Stars do not have any markings, codes or logos stamped into the plastic. They were sold in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 pieces. The remedy is consumers should immediately take the recalled mini star building sets away from children and contact edushape for a free replacement set or credit towards another edushape product of equal or lesser value.. Affected brand: Edushape Ltd..

Hazard

This recall involves Mini Stars building sets. The Mini Stars measure three inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six circular knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. Edushape only makes Mini Stars in red, green, yellow or blue colors which are included in this recall. The Mini Stars do not have any markings, codes or logos stamped into the plastic. They were sold in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 pieces.

Affected products

Mini Stars building sets

Recalled brands

Edushape Ltd.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled Mini Star building sets away from children and contact Edushape for a free replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value.

Recall date

July 7, 2011

Categories

Building Sets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11272?

CPSC recall #11272 covers Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 7, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Mini Stars building sets. The Mini Stars measure three inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six circular knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. Edushape only makes Mini Stars in red, green, yellow or blue colors which are included in this recall. The Mini Stars do not have any markings, codes or logos stamped into the plastic. They were sold in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 pieces.

What is the remedy for recall #11272?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11272 is consumers should immediately take the recalled mini star building sets away from children and contact edushape for a free replacement set or credit towards another edushape product of equal or lesser value.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Mini-Stars-Building-Sets-Recalled-by-Edushape-Due-to-Choking-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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