CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 7, 2011

Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking 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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Edushape at (800) 404-4744 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.edushape.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Small retail stores nationwide, online at Toys R Us.com, Amazon.com and CSN on walmart.com from January 2007 through December 2009 for between $10 and $50.
Injuries
CPSC and Edushape have received two reports of the knobs breaking off from the center of the stars. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
11272

Product Information

Product Name
Mini Stars building sets
Product Type
Building Sets
Number of Units
About 18,000 (additional star building sets were recalled in September 2010)
Distributed By
Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 404-4744
Website www.edushape.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Edushape at (800) 404-4744 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.edushape.com