Sort & See Sorting Box Toys (Small World) – Bead Blockage (2002)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
"Sort & See" sorting box toys
Brand
Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif.
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
Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif. is recalling "Sort & See" sorting box toys. The hazard is: The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be rel. 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
The recalled "Sort & See" sorting box is made of hardwood and comes with eight shaped blocks of various colors. Each block is filled with beads that are visible through plastic windows. The wooden box has a clear plastic top and cutouts on two sides, that correspond with the shapes of the blocks. The words "Ryan's Room" are printed on one side of the sorter box.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund.
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