Cork Block Stacking Toys Recalled by A Harvest Company Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at StorkStack.com

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Feb 26, 2014, 11:00 ET

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Cork Stacker block sets

Hazard: Small pieces of cork can break off the blocks, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: A Harvest Company toll-free at (877) 394-7774 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.aharvestcompany.com and click Cork Stacker Blocker Sets Recall for more information.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Cork-Block-Stacking-Toys-Recalled-by-A-Harvest-Company/

Recall Details

Units: About 720 sets

Description: This recall involves a three-piece cork block stacking toy. Each of the square cork blocks are a different size: 2 7/8 inch by 2 7/8 inch, 2 3/8 inch by 2 3/8 inch and 2 inch by 2 inch. All of the blocks are 1 ½ inches tall. The blocks have black dots on the top. The packaging is labeled "6mo+" for use by children six months and older.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received seven reports of cork pieces breaking off of the blocks, including two reports of children mouthing the cork pieces. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cork block toys and contact A Harvest Company for instructions to return the block sets for a merchandise credit.

Sold exclusively online by: StorkStack.com during January 2014 as part of the January Stork Stack subscription for about $30 for a total of five products.

Importer: A Harvest Company, of Huntley, Ill.

Manufactured in: United States

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