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Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard

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What's being recalled

Mini Stars building sets

Units: About 18,000 (additional star building sets were recalled in September 2010)

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.

The problem, in CPSC's words

Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

CPSC and Edushape have received two reports of the knobs breaking off from the center of the stars. No injuries have been reported.

What CPSC says to do

Replace

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.

How to contact the company

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11272, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.