recently, cpsc and health canada recalled the following children's toys which are made in china:
1. step2 sand and water transportation stationtrains
hazard identified:
the light blue plastic wheels can detach; these small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
corrective action:
consumers should immediately take the recalled train cars away from children and contact step2 to obtain free replacement train cars.
2. children's light-up rings and star glasses
hazard identified:
if crushed or pulled apart, the plastic casing on the light-up rings and star glasses can break apart and expose the button-sized batteries; these small batteries pose an ingestion hazard to children.
corrective action:
consumers should immediately stop using the affected products and return them to the nearest chuck e. cheese's restaurant for a refund or exchange.
3. giant stars
hazard identified:
the ball-like knobs on the plastic stars can break off, forming small parts; these small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
corrective action:
consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact borgfeldt ltd. (distributor of the giant stars in canada) for a replacement or credit towards another edushape product.
