CPSC recall 00145a, announced July 20, 2000, covers Manhattan Group Whoozit® Touch and Teethe™ teething toys (about 22,000 units). The teether can pull apart easily and expose small pieces. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or exchange for another toy. Recall contact: call (800) 541-1345.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
These toys are called the Whoozit® Touch and Teethe™, and have item number WZ-450, written on the packaging. The teether has a 3-inch center face with a red nose that squeaks when pushed in. A mirror is on the reverse side of the face. Seven shapes surround the toy: two hearts, two stars, two circles and one triangle. The green triangle on the toy reads "Touch and Teethe," "Whoozit" and "Made in China."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The teether can pull apart easily and expose small pieces. This poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of teethers coming apart and exposing small pieces. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or exchange for another toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Manhattan Group
- Product type
- Pacifiers & teethers, Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 00145a
- Units
- About 22,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty stores and gift shops sold the teethers, from February 2000 through May 2000, for about $12.
- Importer
- Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Whoozit® Touch and Teethe™ teething toys
CPSC product type: Teething Items
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Manhattan Group at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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