CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Lakeshore Learning Materials Announce Recall of Doll Sets

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 2,800 toddler doll family sets. The head and boot of the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Toddler Doll Family SetsUnits: About 2,800Manufacturer/Importer: Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.Hazard: The head and boot of the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: The company received reports of the boot and head detaching. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall involves Toddler Doll Family sets sold with four figurines, a mom, dad, brother and sister. The 4-inch-tall dolls have a wooden head, arms and feet. The body is constructed of wire, which makes the doll adjustable. Each doll has yarn hair and is dressed in various colored outfits.Sold by: Lakeshore Learning Materials' mail order catalogs nationwide from January 2003 through April 2004 for about $10 per set.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the wooden dolls away from young children immediately and contact Lakeshore Learning Materials for information on how to receive a free replacement doll set.Consumer Contact: Contact Lakeshore Learning Materials toll-free at (800) 428-4414 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

The head and boot of the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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The company received reports of the boot and head detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Lakeshore Learning Materials' mail order catalogs nationwide from January 2003 through April 2004 for about $10 per set.

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