CPSCGeneral Alert
Cork Block Stacking Toys Recalled by A Harvest Company Due to Choking Hazard; So...
Published: February 26, 2014Recall ID: 14117Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Small pieces of cork can break off the blocks, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves a three-piece cork block stacking toy. Each of the square cork blocks are a different size: 2 7/8 inches by 2 7/8 inches, 2 3/8 inches by 2 3/8 inches and 2 inches by 2 inches. All of the blocks are 1 ½ inches tall. The blocks have black dots on the top. The packaging is labeled "6mo+" for use by children six months and older.
Affected Products
Cork Stacker block sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Cork-Block-Stacking-Toys-Recalled-by-A-Harvest-Company |
| Title | Cork Block Stacking Toys Recalled by A Harvest Company Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at StorkStack.com |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14117.CorkBlocks1LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | A Harvest Company block set |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14117.CorkBlocks2LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | A Harvest Company block set |
| Hazards › Name | Small pieces of cork can break off the blocks, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received seven reports of cork pieces breaking off of the blocks, including two reports of children mouthing the cork pieces. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Cork Stacker block sets |
| Products › Type | Blocks or Stacking Toys or Pull Toys |
| Products › Category I D | 68375 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 720 sets |
| Recall I D | 1631 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cork block toys and dispose of them. The firm is no longer in business. |
| Importers › Name | A Harvest Company, of Huntley, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | StorkStack.com during January 2014 as part of the January Stork Stack subscription for about $30 for a total of five products. |
| Recall Date | 2014-02-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves a three-piece cork block stacking toy. Each of the square cork blocks are a different size: 2 7/8 inches by 2 7/8 inches, 2 3/8 inches by 2 3/8 inches and 2 inches by 2 inches. All of the blocks are 1 ½ inches tall. The blocks have black dots on the top. The packaging is labeled "6mo+" for use by children six months and older. |
| Recall Number | 14117 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Dispose |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-06-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |