Moderate Recalled April 4, 2003 Approximately 3,800 units Updated July 11, 2025

CPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys

Car seats & travelToys & playInfantPreschoolLead / chemical

The hazard

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.

Incidents reported: RCE/LCI has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children. Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return and replacement instructions.

Contact: Consumers should contact RCE/LCI at (800) 704-8697 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.learningcurve.com

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Recalled Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap activity toy
Recalled Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap activity toy
Recalled Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies activity toy
Recalled Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies activity toy

Photos: U.S. CPSC