Toys R Us Recalls Imaginarium Activity Center Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-188 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 30, 2012
- Brand
- Toys R Us
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 24,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 21, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves the Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center. The multi-sided center has two triangle-shaped ends with a wooden multi-colored xylophone on one and a mirror on the other. The three sides are square-shaped and include moveable block letters, rotating gears and sliding shapes. The name "Imaginarium" appears in a blue, oval-shaped logo underneath the mirror on one end. The second 'i' in the logo is dotted with a shooting star. The recalled product has model number 46284; Toys "R" Us item number 295909; and has the barcode number 000799985462841. The model number is printed on the back of the box, directly above the bar code. These numerical markings do not appear on the actual product.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center · About 24,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and online via www.toysrus.com from August 2009 through September 2010 for about $25.; Toys "R" Us Inc. of Wayne, N.J..
Injuries or incidents reported
Toys "R" Us has received eight reports of the knobs detaching. No injuries have been reported to the firm.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us toll-free at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.toysrus.com/safety.
Recall history and context
Toys R Us appears in 29 CPSC recalls on record. See all Toys R Us 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?
Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center (About 24,000 units). This recall involves the Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product, move it out of the reach of young children and return it to a Toys "R" Us store for a refund or store credit.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 21, 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.