CPSC recall 17-216, announced August 31, 2017, covers Hallmark Marketing itty bittys® baby plush stacking toys (about 5,800 units). The toys have fabric hats and bows that can detach, posing a choking hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and take them away from children. Recall contact: call 800-425-5627, or go to www.hallmark.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the itty bittys baby Disney-licensed plush animal stacking toys with rattling rings. The toys measure 10 inches by 7.5 inches by 9.5 inches. They have a yellow base stand with a post and four rattling rings that slide on and off the post. The red, blue, pink and purple rings have Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck and Daisy Duck characters attached to them. Three of the four Disney-licensed characters are wearing a small plush, fabric hat or bow. The Hallmark logo and "itty bittys" are printed on a sewn-on tag attached to the toy's base.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The toys have fabric hats and bows that can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Hallmark has received one report of the toy's fabric bow detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and take them away from children. Contact Hallmark to receive a prepaid shipping label for returning the recalled toy and for a $40 Hallmark Gold Crown gift card.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hallmark Marketing
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 17-216
- Units
- About 5,800 (in addition, about 200 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide and online at Hallmark.com and Amazon.com from June 2016 through July 2017 for about $30.
- Importer
- Hallmark Marketing Company LLC, of Kansas City, Mo.
- Distributor
- Hallmark Marketing Company LLC, of Kansas City, Mo.
Recall contact information
Hallmark at 800-425-5627 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.hallmark.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
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