Manhattan Toy Recalls 'Manhattan Ball' Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
CPSC recall 20152 · announced July 22, 2020 · The Manhattan Toy · 22,100 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2019 through June 2020 for about $10.
Consumer contact: Manhattan Toy at 800-541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, email at help@manhattantoy.com, online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on ‘Recall Information’ 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.