CPSC recall 26-226, announced January 29, 2026, covers Hobby Lobby Stores Giraffe Plush Toy with clip, Llama Plush Toy with clip (about 21,230 units). The legs of the plush toy can detach from the body allowing the release of small beads that are on the legs, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the Giraffe Plush Toy with clip and the Llama Plush Toy with clip and return to the nearest Hobby Lobby Store for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-326-7931, go to www.hobbylobby.com/customer-service/recalls, or email customer.service@hobbylobby.com.
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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 Giraffe has "HL699436 or HL731481" printed on the white sewn-in label.
Which products are included?
This recall involves a Giraffe Plush Toy with clip and a Llama Plush Toy with clip. The Giraffe with clip has a yellow body with a yellow claw clip. The legs of the giraffe are orange and blue with various colored paws. The ears are black and white animal print. The Giraffe measures about nine inches long. The Giraffe has "HL699436 or HL731481" printed on the white sewn-in label. The hang tag on the Giraffe has "2553675" printed on the front left corner. The Llama with clip has a white body with a green claw clip. The body has a mirror and orange triangle teether attached to the body. The legs of the Llama are orange and yellow with various colored paws. The Llama measures about 12 inches long. "HL699436" is printed on the white sewn-in label attached to the body. The hang tag on the plush has "2553634" printed on the front left corner.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The legs of the plush toy can detach from the body allowing the release of small beads that are on the legs, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the leg detaching from the body of the plush toy, allowing the small beads to detach from the leg. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Giraffe Plush Toy with clip and the Llama Plush Toy with clip and return to the nearest Hobby Lobby Store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hobby Lobby Stores
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 26-226
- Units
- About 21,230
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide and online at hobbylobby.com from May 2025 through December 2025 for between $6 (Giraffe) and $8 (Llama).
- Importer
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Recall contact information
Hobby Lobby Stores toll-free at 800-326-7931 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customer.service@hobbylobby.com or online at www.hobbylobby.com/customer-service/recalls or www.hobbylobby.com and click on "Recall" tab at the bottom of the page for more information.
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