Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 08373 · Aug 26, 2008 · International Playthings Inc.
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08373
- Date
- Aug 26, 2008
- Company
- International Playthings Inc.
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Taggies™ Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars
- Product type
- Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves the Taggies™ Strollin' Along stroller activity bars. The multicolored, fabric, and plastic activity bars feature a yellow giraffe, a purple hippo and a blue elephant attached to a 12" long elliptical base with straps that attach to a stroller. The Taggies™ and Earlyears® logos are located on woven and satin labels sewn into the seam on the lower left front of the activity bar.
What can happen
The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the activity bars and contact International Playthings for a free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- International Playthings has received three reports of the shiny material detaching and children putting it in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty toy stores nationwide and on the Internet from February 2007 through July 2008 for about $23.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled taggies™ strollin' along stroller activity bars?
Consumers should immediately stop using the activity bars and contact International Playthings for a free replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, 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.