CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Children's Puzzle
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-171 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 21, 2003
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Puzzibilities Recycling Truck Puzzle
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 3,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 17, 2025
What was recalled
The recalled Recycling Truck Puzzle has nine wooden pieces that form a green recycling truck, three workers, a container for plastics, a bundled set of newspapers, and a recycling bin. The top of the puzzle reads, "Recycling Truck," and "2574" and "2003 Small World Toys®" are printed at the bottom.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Puzzibilities Recycling Truck Puzzle · About 3,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Small toy stores nationwide sold the puzzles, between February 2003 and August 2003, for about $10.; Small World Toys®, of Culver City, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
No incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Consumer contact
Contact Small World at (800) 421-4153 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.smallworldtoys.com
Recall history and context
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?
Puzzibilities Recycling Truck Puzzle (About 3,000 units). The recalled Recycling Truck Puzzle has nine wooden pieces that form a green recycling truck, three workers, a container for plastics, a bundled set of newspapers, and a recycling bin.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop young children from playing with these puzzles immediately and return the puzzle to the store where it was purchased, for a refund.
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