Creative Years Magnetic Building Block toys
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The "Creative Years" Blocks Toy Train and related magnetic building blocks are being recalled by Associated Merchandising Corporation due to choking hazards. The recall affects two sets of magnetic building blocks—a 16-piece set (Model 9516) and a 21-piece set (Model 9521)—as well as the Mini-Magnet Auto Transport Train (Style 505). Small pieces including magnets, plastic pieces, and the locomotive's smokestack may break off and pose a choking risk to young children. Approximately 33,000 units were sold nationally through department stores in 1987 and 1988. No injuries have been reported.
Affected consumers should immediately remove the blocks or toy train from children's access and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers may also contact Associated Merchandising Corporation at 212-536-4338 for more information about the recall.
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Choking
June 13, 1989 Release # 89-053 "Creative Years" Blocks Toy Train Are Recalled WASHINGTON -- "Creative Years" magnetic blocks and a magnetic toy train are being recalled voluntarily by the Associated Merchandising Corporation (AMC) of New York, N.Y., because small pieces may break off the toys, resulting in potential choking hazards to young children.Two sets of "Creative Years" Magnetic Building Blocks are being recalled, a 16-piece set identified as Model 9516, and a 21-piece set, Model 9521. The blocks are made of plastic, come in various sizes and shapes of red, yellow, blue and green plastic with magnets on one or two sides. Some magnets and pieces of plastic may break off and become a choking hazard to young children.Also recalled is "Creative Years" Mini-Magnet Auto Transport Train, Style 505 which is a wood locomotive containing five wooden flat cars, that carry automobiles on top of it. The smokestack of the locomotive may detach and may present a choking hazard to young children.The toys themselves are not labeled, but the cardboard packaging carries the identification "Copyrighted and Distributed by A.M.C., New.York, N.Y., 10018." About.33,000 were sold nationally in department stores in 1987 and 1988. Neither AMC nor the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is aware of any injuries associated with the toys.Consumers should immediately take the blocks or toy train away from children and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also call AMC at 212-536-4338 for additional information about the recall
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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