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CPSC, Lauri® Inc. Announce Recall of Toddler Activity Sets and Puzzles

Recall 02-212 · July 25, 2002

What to doConsumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call Lauri for free replacement pieces.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
02-212 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 25, 2002
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Toddler Tote™ toddler activity sets and "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 110,000 "Toddler Tote™" toddler activity sets, and about 11,000 "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles
Last updated by CPSC
October 2, 2025

What was recalled

The "Toddler Tote" travel activity sets have three animal puzzles, seven stacker pegs of various colors, a geometric shapes puzzle and four basic shape mini-puzzles. All the contents are packaged in a blue box with a rubber handle that acts as a carrying tote. The 9-inch square box has "Lauri" and "LR-2116" written on it. The puzzle set is called "Familiar Things." It is a boxed set of 12 two-piece puzzles. The puzzles include cut-outs of fish, planes, boats and cars. The purple box has "First Puzzles for Little Ones" and "LR-2113" written on it.

Is my product affected?

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  • Toddler Tote™ toddler activity sets and "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles · About 110,000 "Toddler Tote™" toddler activity sets, and about 11,000 "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Specialty toy stores, web retailers and school supply catalogs sold the recalled puzzle and activity sets, from January 1999 to July 2002. Toddler Totes were sold for about $15 and Familiar Things were sold for about $20.; Lauri® Inc. of Phillips-Avon, Maine.

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and Lauri Inc. have not received any reports of incidents or injuries with these puzzles or handles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Lauri toll-free at (800) 451-0520 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Toddler Tote™ toddler activity sets and "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles (About 110,000 "Toddler Tote™" toddler activity sets, and about 11,000 "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles units). The "Toddler Tote" travel activity sets have three animal puzzles, seven stacker pegs of various colors, a geometric shapes puzzle and four basic shape mini-puzzles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call Lauri for free replacement pieces.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 2, 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.