Toys R Us Recalls Imaginarium Activity Center Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 12188. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The small wooden knobs attaching the xylophone keys to the end can detach, causing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the product, move it out of the reach of young children and return it to a Toys "R" Us store for a refund or store credit.
CPSC recall 12188 has the recall date 30 May 2012. The notice names the firm Toys "R" Us. The recall has about 24,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Toys "R" Us has received eight reports of the knobs detaching. No injuries have been reported to the firm. |
|---|---|
| Units | 24,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves the Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center. The multi-sided center has two triangle-shaped ends with a wooden multi-colored xylophone on one and a mirror on the other. The three sides are square-shaped and include moveable block letters, rotating gears and sliding shapes. The name "Imaginarium" appears in a blue, oval-shaped logo underneath the mirror on one end. The second 'i' in the logo is dotted with a shooting star. The recalled product has model number 46284; Toys "R" Us item number 295909; and has the barcode number 000799985462841. The model number is printed on the back of the box, directly above the bar code. These numerical markings do not appear on the actual product. |
| Product | Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center, About 24,000, Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets |
| Sold at | Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and online via www.toysrus.com from August 2009 through September 2010 for about $25. |
| Importer | Toys "R" Us Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 24,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Toys "R" Us
- 31
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 12188The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12188. https://recallregister.com/product/1057-toys-r-us-recalls-imaginarium-activity-center-due-to-choking-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12188 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Toys "R" Us has received eight reports of the knobs detaching. No injuries have been reported to the firm.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and online via www.toysrus.com from August 2009 through September 2010 for about $25.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12188?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12188?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 24,000