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i play Recalls Glass Food Storage Cubes Due to Injury Hazard

Recall 16-087 · January 28, 2016 · i play

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled food cubes and contact i play. for instructions on receiving a coupon toward the purchase of a new i play. product and shipping.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-087 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 28, 2016
Brand
i play
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
green sprouts® glass food cubes
Hazard
Injury Hazard
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 68,000 (in addition, about 300 sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 5, 2016

What was recalled

The recalled glass food storage cubes are sold in a set of four with colored, rubberized plastic lids and fit into one storage tray. The cubes are sold in 2-ounce and 4-ounce sizes. The lid colors and trays of the affected lot of 2-ounce cubes include blue, green and pink. The lid colors and trays of the affected 4-ounce cubes include blue, green, pink and yellow. "green sprouts" is molded into each plastic lid, on edges of the matching plastic storage tray and on the bottom of each quadrant of the storage tray. "green sprouts® by i play., Inc." and "Made in China" are molded into the bottom of each glass cube. On the bottom of the plastic storage tray is a tracking dial with one of the following markings: An arrow that points to "11" and the numbers on the sides of the arrow read "4" on the left of the arrow and "1" on the right. An arrow that points to "4" and the numbers on the sides of the arrow read "1" on the left of the arrow and "5" on the right. An arrow that points to "5" and the numbers on the sides of the arrow read "1" on the left of the arrow and "5" on the right.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • green sprouts® glass food cubes · About 68,000 (in addition, about 300 sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: buybuy Baby and Whole Foods nationwide and online at amazon.com, babyhaven.com, diapers.com, drugstore,com and target.com from June 2015 through December 2015 for about $15 for the 2-ounce size and $20 for the 4-ounce size.; i play., inc., of Asheville, N.C..

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and the firm are aware of 23 reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

i play. at 800-876-1574 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at contactus@iplaybaby.com or online at www.iplaybaby.com and click on the "Health & Safety" link at the bottom of the right side of the homepage under the Support column for more information.

Recall history and context

i play appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

green sprouts® glass food cubes (About 68,000 (in addition, about 300 sold in Canada) units). The recalled glass food storage cubes are sold in a set of four with colored, rubberized plastic lids and fit into one storage tray.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food cubes and contact i play. for instructions on receiving a coupon toward the purchase of a new i play. product and shipping.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 5, 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.