CPSC, Kids II Inc. Announce Recall of Pop Links Toys

Recalled December 12, 2001 · CPSC recall 02063 · Kids II

Hazard

The tips on the links, that snap together like a chain, can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the Pop Links toys away from young children and return them to Kids II for a replacement toy.

Units

About 20,000

Incidents / injuries

Kids II has received 11 reports of tips on the links breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

Pop Links model 883 with a date code "ND1" molded on the tips of the links are involved in this recall. The toys come in a variety of bright colors with unique shapes and various textures. There are 12 links in a package. The links snap together, creating a chain of links. Kids II Pop Links that do not have a date code "ND1" are not subject to this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the Pop Links toys away from young children and return them to Kids II for a replacement toy.

Contact

Consumers can contact Kids II toll-free at (877) 325-7056 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Pop Links toys

Manufacturer(s)

Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.

Retailers

Mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold the Pop Links, between June 2001 and November 2001, for about $4.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →