CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Stacking Rings
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-165 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 31, 2003
- Brand
- International Playthings
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 5,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 16, 2025
What was recalled
The recalled Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings have a blue and orange rounded bottom, two multicolored stacking rings, and an orange plastic bear head topper. The toy can be spun like a top and makes a rattling sound when shaken. The toy is designed for children ages 6-24 months and has a model number of E00421, which can be found on the packaging.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings · About 5,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Specialty toy stores nationwide sold these toys, from April 2002 through March 2003, for about $10.; International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received three reports of small parts detaching from the rings, though no injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Call International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime or log on to the company's website at www.intplay.com/recall.htm
Recall history and context
International Playthings appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all International Playthings 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?
Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings (About 5,000 units). The recalled Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings have a blue and orange rounded bottom, two multicolored stacking rings, and an orange plastic bear head topper.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to return the toy, to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 16, 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.