CPSC recall 17-188, announced July 13, 2017, covers TOMY International Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys (about 9,300 units). Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact TOMY International to receive a free replacement toy and a TOMY online store coupon. Recall contact: go to recall.tomy.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.
"Tomy," "Lamaze" and the item number are printed on a sewn-in fabric label near the tail of the toy.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys with item number L27578. "Tomy," "Lamaze" and the item number are printed on a sewn-in fabric label near the tail of the toy. The stuffed toy is multi-colored with a white clip on the head of the chipmunk. When the clip is pulled, the chipmunk toy vibrates and simulates eating the cloth nut attached to its arm.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child's hand.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact TOMY International to receive a free replacement toy and a TOMY online store coupon.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- TOMY International
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 17-188
- Units
- About 9,300 (In addition, 4,700 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Babies R Us, Toy R Us and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2016 through July 2017 for about $16.
- Importer
- TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Recall contact information
TOMY International toll-free at 866-725- 4407 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to noon Friday or online at http://recall.tomy.com. Consumers can also visit www.tomy.com and click on Recalls for more information.
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