CPSC Recall in 2016: Alex Toys Recalls Infant Building Play Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-248

Date: August 23, 2016

Product Name: Plastic toy building sets

Recall Description:

This recall involves three ALEX Jr. branded sets of infant building toys, the Baby Builder, model 1982, First Pops, model 1981P, and the First Snaps, model 1981S produced prior to November 2010. The sets include an assortment of plastic shapes in bright colors. The pieces are designed to be pulled, pushed, snapped and twisted and come in stackable plastic jars. They were sold in sets of 14 and 26 pieces.  The recalled First Snaps sets’ containers have the following batch codes, on a sticker above the UPC code on the container. P0002073   P0001713 P0001330 P0000954   P0002107   P0001628 P0001009   P00000814 P0001948 P0001536   P0001098   P0001677   P0001427 P0000983    

Hazard Description:

Small parts of the plastic toy building sets can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 91,000

Incidents:

There have been 22 reports of the ends of small parts detaching from the building sets. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Barnes & Noble and Land of Nod and online at www.Zulily.com.  The Baby Builders were sold from December 2009 through June 2016 for about $28, First Pops sold from March 2009 through June 2016 for about $18, and First Snaps distributed from March 2009 through October 2010 for about $18.

Manufactured In:

China