Giggles International Recalls Animated Monkey Toy Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores
Recall 15049 · Dec 18, 2014 · Giggles International
13,000
units affected
13,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15049
- Date
- Dec 18, 2014
- Company
- Giggles International
- Units affected
- 13,000
- Product
- Animated toy
- Product type
- Toys
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Giggles International has received two reports of toys overheating and melting their battery compartments.
- Sold at
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide from September 2014 to October 2014 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled animated toy?
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.
What is the hazard?
The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.