Small World Toys · Recalled
CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Sorter Toys
The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children.
- Units
- About 880
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled "Sort & See" sorting box is made of hardwood and comes with eight shaped blocks of various colors. Each block is filled with beads that are visible through plastic windows. The wooden box has a clear plastic top and cutouts on two sides, that correspond with the shapes of the blocks. The words "Ryan's Room" are printed on one side of the sorter box.
The file
- Sold at
- Toy stores sold the sorters nationwide, from May 2002 through June 2002, for about $20.
- Product type
- Toy Blocks/Sorting
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif.
Incident log
Small World has received one report of a sorter block breaking. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Small World Toys toll-free at (800) 421-4153 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.smallworldtoys.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 25 2002; last revised OCT 02 2025.