Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard

What's being recalled

This recall involves all Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars building sets. The giant stars measure 5 inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. The Giant Starbuilder set contains red, green, yellow and blue stars. The Giant Star building set contains red, green, yellow, blue, orange and pink stars.

The problem, in CPSC's words

Plastic knobs can break from the center of the star, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

CPSC and Edushape have received three reports of knobs breaking off from the center of the star. No injuries have been reported.

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled star blocks away from children and contact Edushape for a replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value.

How to contact the company

For additional information, contact Edushape at (800) 404-4744 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.edushape.com

Open the official CPSC notice