The Shenzhen Yishijie Technology Co., Ltd., dba Esjay US, of China Esjay Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys was recalled in 2026 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the recalled toy violates the small parts ban because the product is for children under three years of age and the red knobs can detach, posing a deadly choking hazard.. If you own this product, you may be entitled to a free repair, replacement, or refund — here's exactly what to do.
What was recalled
- Esjay Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys — Units: About 276,000
This recall involves Esjay Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys. The busy boards are made of blue felt, have carrying handles, elastic cords and button closures. The front is printed with various cartoon dinosaurs, and the back is printed with 26 small squares, each corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. Each square contains the letter and a cartoon animal. The busy boards have five pages in total and the page with red knobs is the second page.
The hazard
The CPSC flagged the following risk:
- The recalled toy violates the small parts ban because the product is for children under three years of age and the red knobs can detach, posing a deadly choking hazard.
What to do if you own this product
The recall remedy:
- Consumers should take the recalled toy away from children, stop using it immediately and contact Esjay for instructions on the repair. Consumers will be asked to unzip the page with red knobs, write “RECALLED” on both sides of the page and throw it away. Send a photo of the disposed page to Esjay US at esjay-service@outlook.com to receive a replacement page.
Consumer contact: Esjay US at 888-206-9309 from 9a.m. to 5p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at esjay-service@outlook.com, or online at www.esjay.store/recall or www.esjay.store and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Official CPSC recall notice: Read the full recall on CPSC.gov.
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How do I know if my Esjay Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys is part of the recall?
Check the model number and purchase date against the affected units listed above, and confirm on the official CPSC notice. If it matches, you're covered by the remedy.
Does a recall mean a free replacement?
Often yes. Recall remedies are typically a free repair, replacement, or refund — you generally don't pay, even if the product is out of warranty. Recall rights are separate from the manufacturer's warranty.
What if I already got rid of the receipt?
Many recall remedies still work with a photo of the product, the model/serial number, or a card statement. Here's how to prove a purchase without the original receipt.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CoverKeep is not affiliated with the CPSC or any manufacturer. Always confirm details on the official recall notice.