CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Stacking Rings
CPSC recall 03165. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Plastic knobs on the rings can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to return the toy, to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
CPSC recall 03165 has the recall date 31 Jul 2003. The notice names the firm International Playthings. The recall has about 5,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Toy Miscellaneous.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received three reports of small parts detaching from the rings, though no injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,000 |
| Description | The recalled Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings have a blue and orange rounded bottom, two multicolored stacking rings, and an orange plastic bear head topper. The toy can be spun like a top and makes a rattling sound when shaken. The toy is designed for children ages 6-24 months and has a model number of E00421, which can be found on the packaging. |
| Product | Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings, About 5,000, Toy Miscellaneous |
| Sold at | Specialty toy stores nationwide sold these toys, from April 2002 through March 2003, for about $10. |
| Manufacturer | International Playthings Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,000Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Toy Miscellaneous
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name International Playthings
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2008 | Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard |
| 28 Feb 2006 | Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard |
| 22 Nov 2005 | CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Vehicles |
| 22 Nov 2005 | CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Viking Chubbies Toy Cars |
| 21 Oct 2004 | CPSC, International Playthings, Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles |
| 22 May 2003 | CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Vehicles |
| 22 Jul 1986 | Flying Toy Helicopter Recalled International Playthings |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03165The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03165. https://recallregister.com/product/2421-cpsc-international-playthings-inc-announce-recall-of-toy-stacking-ring/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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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 03165 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received three reports of small parts detaching from the rings, though no injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialty toy stores nationwide sold these toys, from April 2002 through March 2003, for about $10.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03165?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China