CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Stacking Rings
Published: July 31, 2003Recall ID: 03165Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings have a blue and orange rounded bottom, two multicolored stacking rings, and an orange plastic bear head topper. The toy can be spun like a top and makes a rattling sound when shaken. The toy is designed for children ages 6-24 months and has a model number of E00421, which can be found on the packaging.
Affected Products
Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-International-Playthings-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Toy-Stacking-Rings- |
| Title | CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Stacking Rings |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bobbie-bear.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings |
| Hazards › Name | Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of small parts detaching from the rings, though no injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings |
| Products › Type | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2198 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,000 |
| Recall I D | 2421 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to return the toy, to receive a free replacement item of similar value. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty toy stores nationwide sold these toys, from April 2002 through March 2003, for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2003-07-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings have a blue and orange rounded bottom, two multicolored stacking rings, and an orange plastic bear head topper. The toy can be spun like a top and makes a rattling sound when shaken. The toy is designed for children ages 6-24 months and has a model number of E00421, which can be found on the packaging. |
| Recall Number | 03165 |
| Manufacturers › Name | International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. |
| Consumer Contact | Call International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime or log on to the company's website at www.intplay.com/recall.htm |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |