CPSC recall 14-135, announced March 19, 2014, covers Three styles of Plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys. (about 8,200 units). The stuffed animals' eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Ganz for a free replacement Grumpy Cat product of equivalent value or a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 724-5902, or go to www.Ganz.com.
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 recalled toys have batch numbers 86754 or 224861, and model numbers printed on the sewn-in label located near the tail of the cat.
Which products are included?
This recall involves three styles of plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys by Ganz. They include an 8-inch Grumpy Cat in laying position, a 5-inch long sitting Grumpy Cat and a 4-inch Grumpy Cat key clip. The toys are multi-colored in white with dark brown, light brown and gray fur material. Grumpy Cat toys have blue crystal eyes with the eye lids half closed, a down-turned mouth and white whiskers. This toy is labeled for ages 3 and older. The Grumpy Cat key chain has a black plastic key clip at the top of the cat's head. The recalled toys have batch numbers 86754 or 224861, and model numbers printed on the sewn-in label located near the tail of the cat. The recalled toys model and batch numbers are: Description Model Batch 1 Batch 2 Grumpy Cat 8" Laying HGC12974 86754 224861 Grumpy Cat 5" Sitting HGC12982 86754 224861 Grumpy Cat Key Clip HGC12983 86754 224861
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The stuffed animals' eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received six reports of the eyes detaching from the Grumpy Cat toys. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Ganz for a free replacement Grumpy Cat product of equivalent value or a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ganz USA LLC, Marietta, Ga.
- Manufacturer
- Ganz USA LLC, Marietta, Ga.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 14-135
- Units
- About 8,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Gift, drug and toy stores including hospitals, museums and gift shops nationwide from December 2013 through January 2014 for about $8 to $10.
Three styles of Plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys.
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
Ganz at (800) 724-5902 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.Ganz.com and click on Recall Info for more information.
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