CPSCGeneral Alert
Guidecraft Recalls Twist 'n Sort Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Published: October 20, 2011Recall ID: 12014Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The small pegs on three of the four posts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Twist 'n Sort wooden toys. The toy has a square base, four posts and twelve primary-colored game pieces that can be arranged to fit over the posts. Product number "712" is printed on underside of base.
Affected Products
Twist and Sort Toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Guidecraft-Recalls-Twist-n-Sort-Toys-Due-to-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Guidecraft Recalls Twist 'n Sort Toys Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12014.12014.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Guidecraft Twist ‘n Sort Toy |
| Hazards › Name | The small pegs on three of the four posts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Twist and Sort Toys |
| Products › Type | Toys |
| Products › Category I D | 68364 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 760 |
| Recall I D | 897 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a replacement or another product of equal value. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide, catalogs and online from September 2009 through November 2010 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2011-10-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Twist 'n Sort wooden toys. The toy has a square base, four posts and twelve primary-colored game pieces that can be arranged to fit over the posts. Product number "712" is printed on underside of base. |
| Recall Number | 12014 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Guidecraft Inc., of Winthrop, Minn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Guidecraft toll-free at (888) 824-1308 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.guidecraft.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |