Mattel is having a rough year — first the recall of 9 million toys for lead paint, then another 800,000 toys recalled for lead paint and magnet hazards, and now they are looking at a recall of 172,000 Fisher-Price “Laugh & Learn” kitchen sets due to a choking hazard. Apparently the sets contain some tiny parts, and there have been at least 48 reports of kids choking and gagging on them:

“Small parts choking hazards with toys is one of the most serious dangers to children in the United States,” Scott Wolfson, Consumer Product Safety Commission spokesman, said. “This should send a message to parents to take this toy away from the child immediately.”

The recall involves 155,000 toys sold in the United States, according to the CPSC. It also includes 7,000 items distributed in Britain, 4,900 in Italy, 4,900 in Germany and 394 in Austria. The Mexican-made toys were sold between May and October.

So, with the Laugh & Learn Kitchen not much laughing going on, but hopefully there is some learning — don’t put small objects in your mouth, kids! A repair kit is available by calling Fisher-Price at 888-812-7187, and additional information can be found on Mattel’s website.

Bookmark to: