CPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys
There are two types of activity toys involved in this recall. One toy is a flower shaped toy intended to attach to a stroller, with a green painted metal wire on which plastic beads slide along. The item is the Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap (SKU #97222). The other toy is a floor-based toy with a foam stuffed base, a blue painted metal wire on which plastic beads and stuffed animal heads slide along. This item is the Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies (SKU #97325). Each item has a sewn-in label with the Lamaze logo on the front.
| Recall date | April 4, 2003 |
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| Recall number | 03532 |
| Units | Approximately 3,800 |
| Hazard | The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children. Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return and replacement instructions. |
| Injuries | RCE/LCI has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. |
| Sold at | These toys were sold in March 2003, through specialty and toy stores nationwide, for around $19.99. |
| Manufacturer | Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (RCE/LCI), of Chicago, IL |
| Contact | Consumers should contact RCE/LCI at (800) 704-8697 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.learningcurve.com |
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Copied from CPSC's recall record 2485, last published by CPSC July 11, 2025, read November 6, 2026. If anything here differs from CPSC's notice, CPSC's notice is right.