CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Sorter Toys
Published: July 25, 2002Recall ID: 02213Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled "Sort & See" sorting box is made of hardwood and comes with eight shaped blocks of various colors. Each block is filled with beads that are visible through plastic windows. The wooden box has a clear plastic top and cutouts on two sides, that correspond with the shapes of the blocks. The words "Ryan's Room" are printed on one side of the sorter box.
Affected Products
Sort & See sorting box toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Small-World-Toys-Announce-Recall-of-Sorter-Toys- |
| Title | CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Sorter Toys |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/sorter-toy.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Sort & See" sorting box toy |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | Small World has received one report of a sorter block breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Sort & See sorting box toys |
| Products › Type | Toy Blocks/Sorting |
| Products › Category I D | 2185 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 880 |
| Recall I D | 2185 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Toy stores sold the sorters nationwide, from May 2002 through June 2002, for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2002-07-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled "Sort & See" sorting box is made of hardwood and comes with eight shaped blocks of various colors. Each block is filled with beads that are visible through plastic windows. The wooden box has a clear plastic top and cutouts on two sides, that correspond with the shapes of the blocks. The words "Ryan's Room" are printed on one side of the sorter box. |
| Recall Number | 02213 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact Small World Toys toll-free at (800) 421-4153 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.smallworldtoys.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-02T00:00:00 |