CPSC recall 20-152, announced July 22, 2020, covers The Manhattan Toy Manhattan Ball (about 22,100 units). The toy's plastic tubes can detach from the center ball and release the small silicone teethers that are threaded on the tubes, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Manhattan Toy or return it to any Target Store for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-541-1345, go to www.manhattantoy.com, or email help@manhattantoy.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves 'Manhattan Ball' plastic activity toys. The toy has a hard plastic center ball with 12 soft plastic tubes inserted into the center ball and 7 silicone teethers threaded on the tubes. "The Manhattan Toy Company" and lot code 325700EL or 325700IL are printed on the center ball.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The toy's plastic tubes can detach from the center ball and release the small silicone teethers that are threaded on the tubes, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Manhattan Toy has received six reports of the plastic tubes detaching from the center ball. Two of the six reports included a silicone teether being separated from the toy. The firm also reported one incident of a child mouthing the silicone teether after it came off.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Manhattan Toy or return it to any Target Store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Manhattan Toy
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 20-152
- Units
- About 22,100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2019 through June 2020 for about $10.
- Importer
- The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn., Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Recall contact information
Manhattan Toy at 800-541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, email at help@manhattantoy.com, online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on ‘Recall Information’ for more information.
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