CPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys
CPSC recall 03532. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children. Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return and replacement instructions.
CPSC recall 03532 has the recall date 4 Apr 2003. The notice names the firm Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (RCE/LCI). The recall has about 3,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical. CPSC gives the product type Toy Miscellaneous.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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. |
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| Units | 3,800 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap and Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies activity toys, Approximately 3,800, Toy Miscellaneous |
| 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) |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,800Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Toy Miscellaneous
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (RCE/LCI)
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 03532The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03532. https://recallregister.com/product/2485-cpsc-learning-curve-int-l-inc-announce-recall-of-lamaze-activity-toys/. 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 03532 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
These toys were sold in March 2003, through specialty and toy stores nationwide, for around $19.99.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03532?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
Approximately 3,800