Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-272 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 7, 2011
- Brand
- Edushape
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Mini Stars building sets
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 18,000 (additional star building sets were recalled in September 2010)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 8, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves Mini Stars building sets. The Mini Stars measure three inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six circular knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. Edushape only makes Mini Stars in red, green, yellow or blue colors which are included in this recall. The Mini Stars do not have any markings, codes or logos stamped into the plastic. They were sold in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 pieces.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Mini Stars building sets · About 18,000 (additional star building sets were recalled in September 2010) units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Small retail stores nationwide, online at Toys R Us.com, Amazon.com and CSN on walmart.com from January 2007 through December 2009 for between $10 and $50.; Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y..
Injuries or incidents reported
CPSC and Edushape have received two reports of the knobs breaking off from the center of the stars. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Edushape at (800) 404-4744 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.edushape.com
Recall history and context
Edushape appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Edushape 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?
Mini Stars building sets (About 18,000 (additional star building sets were recalled in September 2010) units). This recall involves Mini Stars building sets.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Mini Star building sets away from children and contact Edushape for a free replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 8, 2016. 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.