CPSC, Kids II Inc. Announce Recall of Pop Links Toys
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 02-063 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 12, 2001
- Brand
- Kids II
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Pop Links toys
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 20,000
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 7, 2025
What was recalled
Pop Links model 883 with a date code "ND1" molded on the tips of the links are involved in this recall. The toys come in a variety of bright colors with unique shapes and various textures. There are 12 links in a package. The links snap together, creating a chain of links. Kids II Pop Links that do not have a date code "ND1" are not subject to this recall.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Pop Links toys · About 20,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold the Pop Links, between June 2001 and November 2001, for about $4.; Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga..
Injuries or incidents reported
Kids II has received 11 reports of tips on the links breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact Kids II toll-free at (877) 325-7056 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
Kids II appears in 12 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kids II recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Pop Links toys (About 20,000 units). Pop Links model 883 with a date code "ND1" molded on the tips of the links are involved in this recall.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the Pop Links toys away from young children and return them to Kids II for a replacement toy.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 7, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.