Update: eeboo Tot Tower recall

Before the new year, I posted about this recall for the eeBoo Tot Tower nesting block set. I just received an email from them today (it took just over a week for them to reply) which directed me back to the eeBoo site, where they have since set up an electronic form for people to fill out regarding the replacement (it'll take them 2-3 days to respond to your submission). Rather than returning it back to the store where I bought it (online at babystyle.com), I have the option of shipping it (prepaid) directly back to eeBoo for a replacement and a small gift for my cooperation.

I just filled out the e-form, and will update again once I hear back. I think they will email me a prepaid UPS form to send it back. It's nice that they provide the shipping label, as it is totally a pain (and can be quite costly) to ship toys back when they are recalled. In many cases, it's not even worth it, and you pretty much have to toss the toy in the trash/recycling bin.

One thing kind of irks me about this replacement process. I bought the eeBoo blocks for $19 (full price I believe - the horror!), and the replacement is a matching game that retails at $12. I think that the replacement item should be comparable to (or even valued at more than) the recalled item. Just a courtesy and fairness thing, you know?
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