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Product recall · CPSCApril 6, 2023Serious
Monti Kids Basket with Balls Toys
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The swirls sewn onto the exterior of the blue crocheted ball can separate, exposing small parts, 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 stop using the recalled toys and contact Monti Kids for instructions on receiving a refund of $12. Consumers should show proof of destroying the recalled ball by cutting the blue crochet ball in half and then throwing the recalled ball in the garbage. Once they have cut the ball in half, they should send a photo of destruction to customercare@montikids.com. Consumers should state in the email that the recalled ball has been removed from use and indicate their refund preference either back to the credit card used for payment or a mailed check. Monti Kids is contacting all known purchasers.
Who to contact: Monti Kids toll-free at 888-869-3019 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at customercare@montikids.com, or online at www.montikids.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page or online at https://montikids.com/pages/commitment-to-safety-1 for more information.
The product
This recall involves Basket of Balls with a ball that contains a blue crochet ball included in the Monti Kids Tummy-Time, 4-6 M Play and Early Gross Motor subscription boxes. The Basket with Balls has a blue crochet ball, a wooden ball and a red rubber ball that measure about 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches by 4 inches. MontiKids is printed on a label sewn inside of the basket.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,700
- Recall date
- April 6, 2023
- Brand
- Monti Kids Inc., of Orinda, California
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two reports of the small parts inside the ball being released. No injuries have been reported.
Online at www.monti.com from July 2022 through February 2023 for about $50 (each set) and $195 (subscription box).
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: “Monti Kids Recalls Basket with Balls Toys Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)”
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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