Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-08-26). Hazards: choking. About 10,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08373 |
| Published | 2008-08-26 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets |
| Products | Taggies™ Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars |
| Firm named in the title | International Playthings |
| Firms | International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Hong Kong |
| Units (US) | 10,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty toy stores nationwide and on the Internet from February 2007 through July 2008 for about $23. |
Description
This recall involves the Taggies™ Strollin' Along stroller activity bars. The multicolored, fabric, and plastic activity bars feature a yellow giraffe, a purple hippo and a blue elephant attached to a 12" long elliptical base with straps that attach to a stroller. The Taggies™ and Earlyears® logos are located on woven and satin labels sewn into the seam on the lower left front of the activity bar.
Hazard
The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the activity bars and contact International Playthings for a free replacement toy.
Incidents and injuries
International Playthings has received three reports of the shiny material detaching and children putting it in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.
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