Manhattan Toy Recalls 'Manhattan Ball' Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-07-22). Hazards: choking. About 22,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20152 |
| Published | 2020-07-22 |
| Last updated | 2020-07-22 |
| Products | Manhattan Ball |
| Firm named in the title | Manhattan Toy |
| Firms | The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer); Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 22,100 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2019 through June 2020 for about $10. |
Description
This recall involves 'Manhattan Ball' plastic activity toys. The toy has a hard plastic center ball with 12 soft plastic tubes inserted into the center ball and 7 silicone teethers threaded on the tubes. "The Manhattan Toy Company" and lot code 325700EL or 325700IL are printed on the center ball.
Hazard
The toy's plastic tubes can detach from the center ball and release the small silicone teethers that are threaded on the tubes, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Manhattan Toy or return it to any Target Store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Manhattan Toy has received six reports of the plastic tubes detaching from the center ball. Two of the six reports included a silicone teether being separated from the toy. The firm also reported one incident of a child mouthing the silicone teether after it came off.
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