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Product recall · CPSCAugust 4, 2015Serious
Manhattan Group Children’s Elephant Activity Toys
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The wooden ring can break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return the toy to where it was purchased for a full refund.
Who to contact: Manhattan Group toll-free at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.manhattantoy.com and click on "RECALLS" for additional information.
The product
This recall involves the My Snuggly Ellie Activity Toy. The toy is a plush brown elephant with white crinkle ears. There is a green hanging loop on top of its head allowing it to be a stroller or crib attachment. On the stomach there is a mini mirror while a teether and wooden ring hang below its body. The item number is 212520 and can be found on the small white tag sewn into the bottom of the toy.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,400 in the U.S. (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- August 4, 2015
- Brand
- Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Manhattan Group has received one report of the wooden ring breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, and online at www.manhattantoy.com from February 2014 through May 2015 for about $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: “Manhattan Group Recalls Children’s Elephant Activity 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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