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Toys & Games/Children's Toys (3-12)

FAO Schwarz Wood Robot Buddy and Sensory Boards Recalled for Choking Hazard

Agency Publication Date: April 14, 2022
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Summary

This recall involves approximately 46,200 FAO Schwarz branded wooden toys, specifically the Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy and the Toy Wood Sensory Board. A manufacturing defect allows small parts like spinners, knobs, and gears to come loose, creating a choking risk for young children. There have been 20 reports of parts falling off the toys, though no injuries have been reported. These toys were sold at FAO Schwarz and Target stores nationwide between November 2021 and February 2022.

Risk

Small components of these wooden toys can detach during play, posing a choking hazard to toddlers and infants if swallowed. While no injuries have occurred, 20 reports of loose parts have been confirmed by the manufacturer.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves the FAO Schwarz branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy (a sensory box marked 'Robot Factory') and the Toy Wood Sensory Board (an activity center marked 'FAO Schweetz Shop').
  2. Check the batch number on your toy to confirm it is affected. The Robot Buddy has batch number 35227A21210 located on the inside panel, and the Sensory Board has batch number 59945A21207 printed in black on the back.
  3. Immediately take the recalled toys away from children and stop using them.
  4. Contact MerchSource at 800-813-8762 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at recall@merchsource.com to receive a pre-paid return label and instructions for a full refund.
  5. You can also register for a refund online at www.merchsource.com/recall or visit www.merchsource.com and click the 'recall' tab at the top right of the page.
  6. For additional information, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull 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.

Contact: MerchSource at 800-813-8762 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at recall@merchsource.com or online at www.merchsource.com/recall or www.merchsource.com and click on the recall tab at the top right of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy
Lot Numbers:
35227A21210
Date Ranges: Sold November 2021 through February 2022

"Robot Factory" is written on the side of the activity box. The batch number is located on the inside panel of the box.

Product: FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Sensory Board
Lot Numbers:
59945A21207
Date Ranges: Sold November 2021 through February 2022

"FAO Schweetz Shop" is written on the top of the board. The batch number is screen printed in black on the back of the board.

Product Images

Recalled FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy

Recalled FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy

Recalled FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Sensory Board

Recalled FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Sensory Board

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 22116
Status: Active
Sold By: FAO Schwarz; Target; faoschwarz.com; target.com
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 46,200 (26,400 FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy(s) and 19,800 FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Sensory Boards)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: MerchSource LLC, of Irvine, California
Contact: MerchSource at 800-813-8762 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at recall@merchsource.com or online at www.merchsource.com/recall or www.merchsource.com and click on the recall tab at the top right of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: April 14, 2022

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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