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Twist & Lock Blocks – Item number 1701354 -
Twist & Lock Giraffe – Item number 1701493
Parts of the wooden toy blocks and giraffes can become detached, resulting in small pieces that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen toll-free at 844-350-0560 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.flyingtiger.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
Recall Details
This recall involves Flying Tiger Copenhagen wooden blocks and wooden giraffe toys. The Twist & Lock blocks were sold in a combination of blue, green and yellow and red, pink and yellow. Item number 1701354 is printed on the packaging for the blocks. The Twist & Lock giraffe toys were sold in pink and red combination and a yellow and orange combination. Item number 1701493 is printed on the packaging for the giraffe.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys from young children and return the products to Flying Tiger Copenhagen for a full refund.
None reported
Flying Tiger Copenhagen, of New York
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