Cork Block Stacking Toys Recalled by A Harvest Company Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at StorkStack.com
Recalled February 26, 2014 · CPSC recall 14117 · Cork
Hazard
Small pieces of cork can break off the blocks, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Dispose
Units
About 720 sets
Incidents / injuries
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.
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cork block toys and dispose of them. The firm is no longer in business.
Product
Cork Stacker block sets
Imported by
A Harvest Company, of Huntley, Ill.
Retailers
StorkStack.com during January 2014 as part of the January Stork Stack subscription for about $30 for a total of five products.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →