TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-07-13). Hazards: laceration. About 9,300 units in the US and 4,700 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17188 |
| Published | 2017-07-13 |
| Last updated | 2017-07-13 |
| Products | Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys |
| Firm named in the title | TOMY |
| Firms | TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 9,300 |
| Units (Canada) | 4,700 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Babies R Us, Toy R Us and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2016 through July 2017 for about $16. |
Description
This recall involves Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys with item number L27578. "Tomy," "Lamaze" and the item number are printed on a sewn-in fabric label near the tail of the toy. The stuffed toy is multi-colored with a white clip on the head of the chipmunk. When the clip is pulled, the chipmunk toy vibrates and simulates eating the cloth nut attached to its arm.
Hazard
Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact TOMY International to receive a free replacement toy and a TOMY online store coupon.
Incidents and injuries
TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child's hand.
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