TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 17188 · announced July 13, 2017 · Tomy · 9,300 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: TOMY International toll-free at 866-725- 4407 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to noon Friday or online at http://recall.tomy.com. Consumers can also visit www.tomy.com and click on Recalls for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.