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MerchSource LLC 2022-04-14 Toys moderate CPSC
Toys · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-22116

FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy(s) and FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Sensory Boards Recall

Issued April 14, 2022 · MerchSource LLC · 462,002,640,019,800 units affected

In April 2022, MerchSource LLC recalled the FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy(s) and FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Sensory Boards, a moderate toys recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

Due to a manufacturing issue, small parts from the products can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What you should do

  1. 1 Stop using FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy(s) and FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Sensory Boards right away.
  2. 2 Move it out of reach of children immediately.
  3. 3 Contact MerchSource LLC to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children, stop using them and contact MerchSource to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled toys and instructions on how to receive a full refund.

Recall details

Brand
MerchSource LLC
Category
Toys
Recall date
April 14, 2022
Units affected
462,002,640,019,800
Sold at
FAO Schwarz and Target stores nationwide and online at www.faoschwarz.com and www.target.com from November 2021 through February 2022 for about $60 for the FAO Schwarz branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy and about $25 for the FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Sensory Board.
Recall number
CPSC-22116
Made in
China
Issuing agency
CPSC

In context

  • MerchSource LLC has 1 recall in our database.
  • We're tracking 189 Toys recalls in our database.
  • 462,002,640,019,800 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
  • This is the 23rd Toys recall we've logged in 2022.
Read the official CPSC notice

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