Hallmark Recalls Plush Baby Stacking Toys Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-08-31). Hazards: choking. About 5,800 units in the US and 200 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17216 |
| Published | 2017-08-31 |
| Last updated | 2017-08-31 |
| Products | itty bittys® baby plush stacking toys |
| Firm named in the title | Hallmark |
| Firms | Hallmark Marketing Company LLC, of Kansas City, Mo. (importer); Hallmark Marketing Company LLC, of Kansas City, Mo. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 5,800 |
| Units (Canada) | 200 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide and online at Hallmark.com and Amazon.com from June 2016 through July 2017 for about $30. |
Description
This recall involves the itty bittys baby Disney-licensed plush animal stacking toys with rattling rings. The toys measure 10 inches by 7.5 inches by 9.5 inches. They have a yellow base stand with a post and four rattling rings that slide on and off the post. The red, blue, pink and purple rings have Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck and Daisy Duck characters attached to them. Three of the four Disney-licensed characters are wearing a small plush, fabric hat or bow. The Hallmark logo and "itty bittys" are printed on a sewn-on tag attached to the toy's base.
Hazard
The toys have fabric hats and bows that can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and take them away from children. Contact Hallmark to receive a prepaid shipping label for returning the recalled toy and for a $40 Hallmark Gold Crown gift card.
Incidents and injuries
Hallmark has received one report of the toy's fabric bow detaching. No injuries have been reported.
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