CPSC recall 08-373, announced August 26, 2008, covers International Playthings Taggies™ Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars (about 10,000 units). The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the activity bars and contact International Playthings for a free replacement toy. Recall contact: call (800) 445-8347, or go to www.intplay.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
International Playthings has received three reports of the shiny material detaching and children putting it in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the activity bars and contact International Playthings for a free replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-373
- Units
- About 10,000
- Manufactured in
- Hong Kong
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty toy stores nationwide and on the Internet from February 2007 through July 2008 for about $23.
- Importer
- International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Taggies™ Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars
CPSC product type: Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 or visit the company's Web site at www.intplay.com
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