CPSCGeneral Alert
TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: July 13, 2017Recall ID: 17188Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/TOMY-Recalls-Munching-Max-Chipmunk-Toys |
| Title | TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/toy1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | TOMY Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk toy |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/toy2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | TOMY Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk toy |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/toy3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | TOMY Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk toy |
| Hazards › Name | Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child's hand. |
| Products › Name | Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 9,300 (In addition, 4,700 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8095 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2017-07-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 17188 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/63764r-eng.php |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-07-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |