DATE: September 7, 2010
CATEGORY: Toys & Games;Health & Safety
COMPANY/BRAND: Step2 Company
THE DANGER: The light blue plastic wheels on the train cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves about 56,000 Step2 Sand & Water Transportation Stations (plus an additional 7,700 in Canada). The recalled item is a stand-alone play station for children ages 2 and up. The toy station consists of: a round blue plastic table (including train tracks); train cars in blue, red, and yellow; toy sailboats, and a hand rake/shovel. A red Step2 logo decal is on the side of the table. Train cars with grey wheels are not included in this recall.
SOLD AT: Target and other major retailers, specialty stores, and online retailers from December 2008 through June 2010. Each station sold for between $49 and $59.
WHAT TO DO: Immediately take the train cars away from children and contact Step2 for free replacement cars. For more information, contact Step2 at 800-347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit step2.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION:cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10334.html