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MerchSource Recalls FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy(s) and Wood Sensory Boards Due to Choking Hazard

Recall Date: 2022-04-14 Recalling Firm: Unspecified Record Ref: 9281

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This CPSC record concerns MerchSource Recalls FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy(s) and Wood Sensory Boards Due to Choking Hazard. Use the source fields below to narrow the match, then verify the exact item and current remedy on the issuing-agency page.

  • Classification: Due to a manufacturing issue, small parts from the
  • Status: Ongoing
  • Recall date: 2022-04-14
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Product Description & Identification

This recall involves the FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy and the Toy Wood Sensory Board. The Robot Buddy is a sensory activity box with a robot factory inspired design featuring spinners, knobs and gear and bead manipulation activities. "Robot Factory" is written on the side of the activity box. The Toy Wood Sensory Board is a sensory activity center featuring spinners, flippers, a maze and a musical xylophone with a connected mallet. "FAO Schweetz Shop" is written on the top of the board. The following batch numbers are included in this recall: FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Batch number: 35227A21210 FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Sensory Board Batch number: 59945A21207 The batch number for the FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot is located on the inside panel of the activity box. The batch number for the FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Sensory Board is screen printed in black on the back of the board.

Reason for Recall / Hazard Identified

Hazard: Due to a manufacturing issue, small parts from the products can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.. This recall involves the FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy and the Toy Wood Sensory Board. The Robot Buddy is a sensory activity box with a robot factory inspired design featuring spinners, knobs and gear and bead manipulation activities. "Robot Factory" is written on the side of the activity box. The Toy Wood Sensory Board is a sensory activity center featuring spinners, flippers, a maze and a musical xylophone with a connected mallet. "FAO Schweetz Shop" is written on the top of the board. The following batch numbers are included in this recall: FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Batch number: 35227A21210 FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Sensory Board Batch number: 59945A21207 The batch number for the FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot is located on the inside panel of the activity box. The batch number for the FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Sensory Board is screen printed in black on the back of the board.

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Consumer Action Recorded in the Source

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children, stop using them and contact MerchSource to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled toys and instructions on how to receive a full refund.. MerchSource at 800-813-8762 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at recall@merchsource.com or online at www.merchsource.com/recall or www.merchsource.com and click on the recall tab at the top right of the page for more information.

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Source ID
9281
Indexed update
2026-07-27 11:37:09 UTC
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