CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Sorter Toys
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 02-213 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 25, 2002
- Brand
- Small World Toys
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Sort & See sorting box toys
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 880
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 2, 2025
What was recalled
The recalled "Sort & See" sorting box is made of hardwood and comes with eight shaped blocks of various colors. Each block is filled with beads that are visible through plastic windows. The wooden box has a clear plastic top and cutouts on two sides, that correspond with the shapes of the blocks. The words "Ryan's Room" are printed on one side of the sorter box.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Sort & See sorting box toys · About 880 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Toy stores sold the sorters nationwide, from May 2002 through June 2002, for about $20.; Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Small World has received one report of a sorter block breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Small World Toys toll-free at (800) 421-4153 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.smallworldtoys.com
Recall history and context
Small World Toys appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all Small World Toys 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?
Sort & See sorting box toys (About 880 units). The recalled "Sort & See" sorting box is made of hardwood and comes with eight shaped blocks of various colors.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund.
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