CPSC recall 15-049, announced December 18, 2014, covers Giggles International Animated toy (about 13,000 units). The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the animated monkey away from children, remove the batteries and return the toy to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store or contact Giggles International for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 738-6018, or go to www.LoveMyGiggles.com.
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The manufacture date in the M/D/YYYY format and batch code are printed on the bottom of a white fabric label attached near the base of the monkey's tail.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Giggles International Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys. The monkey is made of brown and beige plush material and is about 9 inches tall. The toy is designed to hold a song book titled "5 Little Monkeys" and to sing the song when activated. A red music note is on the bottom of the monkey's right foot and the face of a child with its hands covering its eyes are on the bottom of the monkey's left foot. Recalled sing-along monkeys were manufactured between 6/7/2014 and 7/5/2014 and have batch code GP1410028. The manufacture date in the M/D/YYYY format and batch code are printed on the bottom of a white fabric label attached near the base of the monkey's tail. The monkey toys came in a tan colored box with words "Animated Sing-Along Monkey," "Sing along with me!" and "I play peek-a-boo with you!" on the front. The age advisory "For ages 3+" and the warning that batteries are included are also on the front of the box.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Giggles International has received two reports of toys overheating and melting their battery compartments.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the animated monkey away from children, remove the batteries and return the toy to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store or contact Giggles International for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Giggles International
- Manufacturer
- Giggles International Ltd., of Hong Kong
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 15-049
- Units
- About 13,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide from September 2014 to October 2014 for about $25.
Animated toy
CPSC product type: Toys
Recall contact information
Giggles International at (800) 738-6018 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.LoveMyGiggles.com and click on Recall at the top of the page for more information.
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