Guidecraft Recalls Twist 'n Sort Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-014 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 20, 2011
- Brand
- Guidecraft
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Twist and Sort Toys
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 760
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 18, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves Twist 'n Sort wooden toys. The toy has a square base, four posts and twelve primary-colored game pieces that can be arranged to fit over the posts. Product number "712" is printed on underside of base.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Twist and Sort Toys · About 760 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide, catalogs and online from September 2009 through November 2010 for about $20.; Guidecraft Inc., of Winthrop, Minn..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Guidecraft toll-free at (888) 824-1308 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.guidecraft.com
Recall history and context
Guidecraft appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Guidecraft 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?
Twist and Sort Toys (About 760 units). This recall involves Twist 'n Sort wooden toys.
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 toys from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a replacement or another product of equal value.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 18, 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.