CPSC, Small World Toys Announce Recall of Children's Puzzle
Source: CPSC Recall #03171
Recall Date
2003-08-21
Manufacturer
Small World Toys®, of Culver City, Calif.
Units Affected
About 3,000
Products Involved
Puzzibilities Recycling Truck Puzzle
Hazard
One of the puzzle pieces (a stack of newspapers) poses a small parts choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop young children from playing with these puzzles immediately and return the puzzle to the store where it was purchased, for a refund.
Reported Injuries
No incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Sold At
Small toy stores nationwide sold the puzzles, between February 2003 and August 2003, for about $10.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled Recycling Truck Puzzle has nine wooden pieces that form a green recycling truck, three workers, a container for plastics, a bundled set of newspapers, and a recycling bin. The top of the puzzle reads, "Recycling Truck," and "2574" and "2003 Small World Toys®" are printed at the bottom.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28