Manhattan Group Recalls Children’s Elephant Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 15206 · Aug 4, 2015 · Manhattan Group
3,400
units affected
3,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15206
- Date
- Aug 4, 2015
- Company
- Manhattan Group
- Units affected
- 3,400
- Product
- My Snuggly Ellie Activity Toys
- Product type
- Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves the My Snuggly Ellie Activity Toy. The toy is a plush brown elephant with white crinkle ears. There is a green hanging loop on top of its head allowing it to be a stroller or crib attachment. On the stomach there is a mini mirror while a teether and wooden ring hang below its body. The item number is 212520 and can be found on the small white tag sewn into the bottom of the toy.
What can happen
The wooden ring can break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return the toy to where it was purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Manhattan Group has received one report of the wooden ring breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, and online at www.manhattantoy.com from February 2014 through May 2015 for about $10
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled my snuggly ellie activity toys?
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return the toy to where it was purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The wooden ring can break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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