Adam the Apple™ Children’s Stackable Toys Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 20, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On February 9, 2022, Stack Em’ Up Books Inc., of Langhorne, Pa., initiated a voluntary recall of Adam the Apple children’s stackable toys. The recall was issued due to a violation of the federal lead paint ban and a lead poisoning hazard. The recall notice was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 22073. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Affected Products
The recall involves Adam the Apple™ children’s stackable toys. The product consists of 15 wooden pieces, each with a story written on it. When stacked, the toy measures approximately 6 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide and resembles a happy-faced red apple with a leaf on top. The leaf bears the text “Adam The Apple, By Chris Bayon and Illustrated by Patrick Carlson.” The toys were manufactured in India. Approximately 200 units were sold. The products were sold online at www.stackemupbooks.com from June 2021 through November 2021 and at the Philadelphia Gift Show in July 2021. The retail price was about $25. Some products were also given away as free items at the Philadelphia Gift Show. No model numbers, UPC codes, or specific date codes are listed in the recall notice.

Hazard Information
The surface paint on the wooden toys contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The recall notice states that the hazard is a violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban and presents a lead poisoning risk. No other hazards are specified in the source data.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children. Consumers must contact Stack Em’ Up Books to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled product. This instruction applies regardless of whether the consumer purchased the product or received it as a free giveaway. Consumers who purchased the product at www.stackemupbooks.com or at the Philadelphia Gift Show will receive a full refund once the product is returned. The recall notice does not specify any alternative actions, such as disposal instructions or in-store return options.

Official Remedy
The official remedy is a refund. Consumers who purchased the product will receive a full refund after returning the recalled toy using the pre-paid shipping label provided by Stack Em’ Up Books. Consumers who received the product as a free giveaway are also instructed to return the product using the pre-paid label, but the recall notice does not specify whether a refund or other compensation applies to those who did not purchase the item. The remedy is limited to the return and refund process described in the recall notice.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Stack Em’ Up Books by phone at 267-987-3328 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Email inquiries can be sent to contact@stackemupbooks.com. Additional information is available online at www.stackemupbooks.com/pages/cpsc-volutary-recall-information or by visiting stackemupbooks.com and clicking on the “CPSC Voluntary Recall 2021-2022” link at the bottom of the page. The recall notice does not provide a mailing address or a dedicated recall hotline number beyond the phone number listed.

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