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Product recall · CPSCMarch 19, 2014Serious
Ganz Grumpy Cat Stuffed Animal Toys
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What’s wrong
The stuffed animals' eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Ganz for a free replacement Grumpy Cat product of equivalent value or a full refund.
Who to contact: Ganz at (800) 724-5902 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.Ganz.com and click on Recall Info for more information.
The product
This recall involves three styles of plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys by Ganz. They include an 8-inch Grumpy Cat in laying position, a 5-inch long sitting Grumpy Cat and a 4-inch Grumpy Cat key clip. The toys are multi-colored in white with dark brown, light brown and gray fur material. Grumpy Cat toys have blue crystal eyes with the eye lids half closed, a down-turned mouth and white whiskers. This toy is labeled for ages 3 and older. The Grumpy Cat key chain has a black plastic key clip at the top of the cat's head. The recalled toys have batch numbers 86754 or 224861, and model numbers printed on the sewn-in label located near the tail of the cat. The recalled toys model and batch numbers are: Description Model Batch 1 Batch 2 Grumpy Cat 8" Laying HGC12974 86754 224861 Grumpy Cat 5" Sitting HGC12982 86754 224861 Grumpy Cat Key Clip HGC12983 86754 224861
Details
- Units affected
- About 8,200
- Recall date
- March 19, 2014
- Brand
- Ganz USA LLC, Marietta, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received six reports of the eyes detaching from the Grumpy Cat toys. No injuries have been reported.
Gift, drug and toy stores including hospitals, museums and gift shops nationwide from December 2013 through January 2014 for about $8 to $10.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Ganz Recalls Grumpy Cat Stuffed Animal Toys Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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