Giggles International Recalls Animated Monkey Toy Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclu...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Giggles International Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys. The monkey is made of brown and beige plush material and is about 9 inches tall. The toy is designed to hold a song book titled "5 Little Monkeys" and to sing the song when activated. A red music note is on the bottom of the monkey's right foot and the face of a child with its hands covering its eyes are on the bottom of the monkey's left foot. Recalled sing-along monkeys were manufactured between 6/7/2014 and 7/5/2014 and have batch code GP1410028. The manufacture date in the M/D/YYYY format and batch code are printed on the bottom of a white fabric label attached near the base of the monkey's tail. The monkey toys came in a tan colored box with words "Animated Sing-Along Monkey," "Sing along with me!" and "I play peek-a-boo with you!" on the front. The age advisory "For ages 3+" and the warning that batteries are included are also on the front of the box.
Affected Products
Animated toy
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Giggles-International-Recalls-Animated-Monkey-Toy |
| Title | Giggles International Recalls Animated Monkey Toy Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15049.1-GigglesAnimatedMonkeyLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Giggles International Animated Sing-Along Monkey toy |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15049.2-MonkeyLabelLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Manufacture date and batch code are printed on a white fabric label attached near the base of the tail. |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15049.3-AnimatedMonkeyBoxLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Packaging for the Giggles International Animated Sing-Along Monkey |
| Hazards › Name | The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Giggles International has received two reports of toys overheating and melting their battery compartments. |
| Products › Name | Animated toy |
| Products › Type | Toys |
| Products › Category I D | 68364 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,000 |
| Recall I D | 1883 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the animated monkey away from children, remove the batteries and return the toy to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store or contact Giggles International for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide from September 2014 to October 2014 for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2014-12-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Giggles International Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys. The monkey is made of brown and beige plush material and is about 9 inches tall. The toy is designed to hold a song book titled "5 Little Monkeys" and to sing the song when activated. A red music note is on the bottom of the monkey's right foot and the face of a child with its hands covering its eyes are on the bottom of the monkey's left foot. Recalled sing-along monkeys were manufactured between 6/7/2014 and 7/5/2014 and have batch code GP1410028. The manufacture date in the M/D/YYYY format and batch code are printed on the bottom of a white fabric label attached near the base of the monkey's tail. The monkey toys came in a tan colored box with words "Animated Sing-Along Monkey," "Sing along with me!" and "I play peek-a-boo with you!" on the front. The age advisory "For ages 3+" and the warning that batteries are included are also on the front of the box. |
| Recall Number | 15049 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Giggles International Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Giggles International at (800) 738-6018 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.LoveMyGiggles.com and click on Recall at the top of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-07-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |