Children's Snow and Sand Castle Kits by Paricon Recalled Due to Sharp Edges; Sold Exclusively at LL Bean
USChildren's Snow and Sand Castle Kits by Paricon Recalled Due to Sharp Edges; Sold Exclusively at LL Bean
Recalling Firm: Paricon Inc., of South Paris, Maine
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The largest plastic castle block maker in the kit could crack at the handle during use, creating sharp edges that can pose a laceration hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled castle kit consists of three red plastic block makers. Only the largest block maker in the set is included in the recall. The largest block maker measures about 19 inches in length and 5 inches in width. Smaller block maker blocks and castle kits with the letter "A" on the inside of the large block maker are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Snow and Sand Castle Kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Snow-and-Sand-Castle-Kits-by-Paricon-Recalled-Due-to-Sharp-Edges-Sold-Exclusively-at-LL-Bean |
| Title | Children's Snow and Sand Castle Kits by Paricon Recalled Due to Sharp Edges; Sold Exclusively at LL Bean |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/641badfecf2d40d69eb5954031f612ee.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Snow and Sand Castle Kits |
| Hazards › Name | The largest plastic castle block maker in the kit could crack at the handle during use, creating sharp edges that can pose a laceration hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Snow and Sand Castle Kits |
| Products › Type | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2198 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 800 |
| Recall I D | 4541 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the large blocks and immediately take these recalled toys away from children. Letters will be sent to each customer with a replacement large castle block maker and a return mailer enclosed. In addition, the notice will be posted in L.L. Bean retail stores and on its web site, and customers can return the kit to any retail store for a replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalogs and internet from September 2007 through October 2007 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2007-11-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled castle kit consists of three red plastic block makers. Only the largest block maker in the set is included in the recall. The largest block maker measures about 19 inches in length and 5 inches in width. Smaller block maker blocks and castle kits with the letter "A" on the inside of the large block maker are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 08519 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Paricon Inc., of South Paris, Maine |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, please contact Paricon at (800) 873-8452 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit L.L. Bean's Web site at www.llbean.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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