CPSC recall 16-145, announced April 15, 2016, covers Miniland Educational Moogy plush toys (about 2,000 units). The red button on the Moogy plush toy's left pocket and the snap button on the right pocket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Miniland Educational for instructions on destroying and disposing of the Moogy in order to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call 877-363-6464, or go to www.minilandeducationalusa.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Moogy plush fastening toys for toddlers between 12 and 36 months of age. The toy has zippers, buttons, buckles and laces. The Moogy toy has a blue and green face, red ears, a blue jacket with a red zipper, pink/red striped pants and pink and orange shoes with polka dots. Moogy measures about 18 ½ inches tall. "Miniland," item number R.96295 and lot number 0115 1402813 085 are printed on a white tag sewn into the toy's pants.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The red button on the Moogy plush toy's left pocket and the snap button on the right pocket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Miniland has received three reports of items detaching from the toy. They include, one report of the button on the pocket falling off when a baby was playing with the toy, one report of the snap staying attached to the button and one report of the toy's eyes becoming loose.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Miniland Educational for instructions on destroying and disposing of the Moogy in order to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Miniland Educational
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 16-145
- Units
- About 2,000 (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty toy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Gilt.com, HighlightsforChildren.com, ToysRUs.com and Zulily.com from July 2015 through February 2016 for about $33.
- Importer
- Miniland Educational Corp., of Miami, Fla.
- Distributor
- Miniland Educational Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Moogy plush toys
CPSC product type: Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures
Recall contact information
Miniland Educational toll-free at 877-363-6464 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET., or online at www.minilandeducationalusa.com and click on "Products," then on "Safety Information" in the dropdown menu for more information.
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