Monti Kids Recalls Basket with Balls Toys Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 23742 · Apr 6, 2023 · Monti Kids
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23742
- Date
- Apr 6, 2023
- Company
- Monti Kids
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- Basket with Balls toys sold with Monti Kids Tummy-Time, 4-6M Play and Early Gross Motor subscription boxes
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves Basket of Balls with a ball that contains a blue crochet ball included in the Monti Kids Tummy-Time, 4-6 M Play and Early Gross Motor subscription boxes. The Basket with Balls has a blue crochet ball, a wooden ball and a red rubber ball that measure about 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches by 4 inches. MontiKids is printed on a label sewn inside of the basket.
What can happen
The swirls sewn onto the exterior of the blue crocheted ball can separate, exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and contact Monti Kids for instructions on receiving a refund of $12. Consumers should show proof of destroying the recalled ball by cutting the blue crochet ball in half and then throwing the recalled ball in the garbage. Once they have cut the ball in half, they should send a photo of destruction to customercare@montikids.com. Consumers should state in the email that the recalled ball has been removed from use and indicate their refund preference either back to the credit card used for payment or a mailed check. Monti Kids is contacting all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the small parts inside the ball being released. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at www.monti.com from July 2022 through February 2023 for about $50 (each set) and $195 (subscription box).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled basket with balls toys sold with monti kids tummy-time, 4-6m play and early gross motor subscription boxes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and contact Monti Kids for instructions on receiving a refund of $12. Consumers should show proof of destroying the recalled ball by cutting the blue crochet ball in half and then throwing the recalled ball in the garbage. Once they have cut the ball in half.
What is the hazard?
The swirls sewn onto the exterior of the blue crocheted ball can separate, exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.