Lamaze Activity Toys – choking hazard (2003)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap and Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies activity toys
Brand
Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (RCE/LCI), of Chicago, IL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (RCE/LCI), of Chicago, IL is recalling Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap and Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies activity toys. The hazard is: The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serio. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children. Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return and replacement instructions.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026