CPSC recall 16-129, announced March 31, 2016, covers The Manhattan Toy Busy Loops table top toys (about 2,100 units). The round plastic beads can break, posing a choking hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy and return it to the store where it was purchased or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-541-1345, or go to www.manhattantoy.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 CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The model number 700470 and lot code FH are printed on the bottom of the blue base.
Which products are included?
Busy Loops table top toys have orange, green, blue and purple plastic tubing with plastic beads threaded on the tubing that can slide up and down. The tubes sit on a blue plastic base with an orange plastic suction cup. The toy is about 4.5" W x 4.5" L x 7" H. The model number 700470 and lot code FH are printed on the bottom of the blue base.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The round plastic beads can break, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of beads breaking off the toy. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy and return it to the store where it was purchased or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Manhattan Toy
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Tables
- Recall number
- 16-129
- Units
- About 2,100 (in addition, 448 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- BuyBuy Baby and other toy stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and Kohls.com from September 2015 through January 2016 for about $15.
- Importer
- The Manhattan Toy Company, of Minneapolis
- Distributor
- The Manhattan Toy Company, of Minneapolis
Busy Loops table top toys
CPSC product type: Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
Recall contact information
Manhattan Toy Company at 800-541-1345 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on Recalls for more information.
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