- July 18, 2017
- Posted by: aqiservice
- Category: Quality Control News
TOMY Chipmunk Toys Recall
Name of product:
Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys
Hazard:
Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall date:
July 13, 2017
Recall number:
17-188
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.
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/Injuries:
TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child’s hand.
Sold At:
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.
Importer(s):
TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Manufactured In:
China
Units:
About 9,300 units in recalling, In addition, 4,700 were sold in Canada.
Original from: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/TOMY-Recalls-Munching-Max-Chipmunk-Toys
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- Food contact.
- Stuffing material cleanliness.
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- Product risk assessment.
- Fitness for use.
- Labeling and age grade evaluations.
- Packaging and packaging waste.
- Electric toy safety/EMC.
- Certification and safety marks.
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