CPSC recall 13-079, announced December 20, 2012, covers Sassy®- branded Hug N' Tug Puppy and Monkey and Carter's®-branded Hug N' Tug Monkey Toys (about 45,300 units). The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 12 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the toys from children and contact Sassy for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy. Recall contact: call (800) 323-6336, or go to www.sassybaby.com.
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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.
Sassy®-branded toys have "Sassy®" written on the sewn-in label located on the back of the character's head.
Which products are included?
The recalled toys for infants can be attached to a stroller or car seat using a ring connector on the toy's head. They have arms and legs that can be easily pulled back and forth for play. The toys are approximately 12 inches tall, made of multi-colored fabrics, contain rattle beads inside a clear plastic sphere body and have the face of either a puppy or monkey. Recalled styles include: Sassy Hug N' Tug Puppy, model #80213; Sassy Hug N' Tug Monkey model #80214 and Carter's-branded Hug N' Tug Monkey, models #61083 that were sold on a blue packaging card and #61540 sold on a grey packaging card. Sassy®-branded toys have "Sassy®" written on the sewn-in label located on the back of the character's head. The Carter's®-branded toys have "Carter's®" written in red on the blue plastic ring connected to the toy's head and also the sewn-in label located on the back of the character's head.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of beads being released from the plastic clear plastic sphere body on Sassy-branded toys. There have been no such reports on the Carter's-branded toys. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the toys from children and contact Sassy for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sassy
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 13-079
- Units
- About 45,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandisers such as Toys R Us and Target, independent specialty stores nationwide and online retailers such as Amazon.com and Carters.com between July 2012 and October 2012 for Sassy-branded models; and from August 2011 to October 2012 for the Carter's-branded models. Carter's-branded models were also sold in Carter's retail stores. The Sassy-branded models sold for approximately $8 and the Carter's-branded models for approximately $14.
- Importer
- Sassy, Inc., of Kentwood, Mich.
Sassy®- branded Hug N' Tug Puppy and Monkey and Carter's®-branded Hug N' Tug Monkey Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Figures
Recall contact information
Sassy at (800) 323-6336 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.sassybaby.com and go to the Product Recall Information link.
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