Children’s Snow and Sand Castle Kits by Paricon Recalled Due to Sharp Edges; Sold Exclusively at LL Bean
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | November 21 2007 |
Name of Products: | Snow and Sand Castle Kits |
Units: | About 800 |
Manufacturer: | Paricon Inc., of South Paris, Maine |
Hazard: | The largest plastic castle block maker in the kit could crack at the handle during use, creating sharp edges that can pose a laceration hazard to young children. |
Incidents/Injuries: | No injuries have been reported. |
Description: | The recall castle kit consists of three red plastic block makers. Only the largest block maker in the set is included in the recall. The largest block maker measures about 19 inches in length and 5 inches in width. Smaller block maker blocks and castle kits with the letter “A” on the inside of the large block maker are not included in this recall. |
Sold at: | L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalogs and internet from September 2007 through October 2007 for about $30. |
Manufactured in: | United States |
Remedy: | Consumers should stop using the large blocks and immediately take these recalled toys away from children. Letters will be sent to each customer with a replacement large castle block maker and a return mailer enclosed. In addition the notice will be posted in L.L. Bean retail stores and on its web site, and customers can return the kit to any retail store for a replacement. |
Consumer Contact: | For additional information, please contact Paricon at (800) 873-8452 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit L.L. Bean’s Web site at http://www.llbean.com |