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Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled June 10, 2010 · CPSC recall 10260 · Rhino Toys

Recalled bead play toyDate code on the toyDate code on the toy
Hazard
The toys' plastic wires can detach from the hubs due to insufficient adhesive, allowing the beads to slide off. The loose beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using this recalled toy and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement Beado hand-held beaded toy.
Units
About 5,500
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves the Beado hand-held beaded play toy with model number 1501 and date code 02910 04323A. The product measures six inches in diameter and is composed of four blue plastic "hubs", six white plastic "wires" and twelve multi-colored beads that slide along the wires. The model number and date code are printed on the bottom of the packaging and the date code is also inside of the blue hubs (see picture). Beados that have a date code different than 02910 or have a date code of 02910 and an inspection sticker on the bottom of the packaging and a black mark by the date code inside the blue hub (see picture) are not included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using this recalled toy and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement Beado hand-held beaded toy.

Contact

For additional information, please contact Rhino Toys toll free at (877) 887-4433 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.rhinotoys.com

Product
Beado handheld bead play toys
Imported by
Rhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Retailers
Specialty toy and juvenile retailers from March 2010 through May 2010 for about $12.
Made in
China
UPC
834282015014

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →