Searching recalls…
Searching…
Home › Toys & play › TOMY Munching Max Chipmunk Toys
Product recall · CPSCJuly 13, 2017Serious
TOMY Munching Max Chipmunk Toys
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
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 recalled toys away from children and contact TOMY International to receive a free replacement toy and a TOMY online store coupon.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 9,300 (In addition, 4,700 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- July 13, 2017
- Brand
- TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child's hand.
L27578
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.
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: “TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration 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.
Filed under: Toys & play