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Cork Block Stacking Toys Recalled by A Harvest Company Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at StorkStack.com

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A Harvest Company block set
A Harvest Company block set · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Cork Stacker block sets

Units: About 720 sets

This recall involves a three-piece cork block stacking toy. Each of the square cork blocks are a different size: 2 7/8 inches by 2 7/8 inches, 2 3/8 inches by 2 3/8 inches and 2 inches by 2 inches. All of the blocks are 1 ½ inches tall. The blocks have black dots on the top. The packaging is labeled "6mo+" for use by children six months and older.

The problem, in CPSC's words

Small pieces of cork can break off the blocks, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

The firm has received seven reports of cork pieces breaking off of the blocks, including two reports of children mouthing the cork pieces. No injuries have been reported.

What CPSC says to do

Dispose

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cork block toys and dispose of them. The firm is no longer in business.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 14117, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.