MerchSource of Irvine, Calif., is recalling about 46,200 FAO Schwarz-branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy(s) and Toy Wood Sensory Boards.
Due to a manufacturing issue, small parts from the products can come loose and pose a choking hazard to young children.
The firm has received 20 reports of small parts coming loose or falling off of the toys, including nine reports of parts coming loose or falling off of the Toy Wood Play Smart Robot and 11 reports of parts coming loose or falling off of the Toy Wood Sensory Board. No injuries have been reported.
The Robot Buddy, batch # 35227A21210, is a sensory activity box with a robot factory-inspired design featuring spinners, knobs, and gear and bead manipulation activities. “Robot Factory” is written on the side of the activity box.
The Toy Wood Sensory Board, batch # 59945A21207, is a sensory activity center featuring spinners, flippers, a maze, and a musical xylophone with a connected mallet. “FAO Schweetz Shop” is written on the top of the board.
The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at FAO Schwarz and Target stores nationwide and online at www.faoschwarz.com and www.target.com from November 2021, through February 2022. The FAO Schwarz branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy sold for about $60, and the FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Sensory Board sold for about $25.
What to do
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.
Consumers may 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 for more information.