CPSC recall 26-428, announced April 16, 2026, covers Lil' Buddies Pet Laser Toy (about 51,160 units). The Montessori toy sets contain an airplane shaped teething toy that has tentacle ends that can pose a choking hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled pet toys, place them in an area that children cannot access and properly dispose of the batteries. Recall contact: call 866-540-3334, go to www.jcsalesweb.com, or email Recall@jcsales.net.
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UPC or product codes
885490244963The model number is printed above the UPC# on the back of the package.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Lil' Buddies Pet Laser Toys, model 24496. The products are white with small blue paw prints on the casing and include three button cell batteries. The model number is printed above the UPC# on the back of the package.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The Montessori toy sets contain an airplane shaped teething toy that has tentacle ends that can pose a choking hazard to young children. The toys also violate the teething toy provision of the mandatory standard for children's toys.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled pet toys, place them in an area that children cannot access and properly dispose of the batteries. Contact JC Sales for a full refund. Customers will be asked to email a photograph of the disposed items to Recall@jcsales.net. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Shims Bargain, Inc., dba JC Sales
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 26-428
- Units
- About 51,160
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- VR Wholesale (Arizona), Viva Bargain (California), and various discount stores nationwide and online at jcsalesweb.com from February 2023 through November 2025 for about $1.
- Importer
- Shims Bargain, Inc., dba JC Sales, of Los Angeles, California
Recall contact information
JC Sales toll free at 866-540-3334 and leave a voicemail. Voicemails are processed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at Recall@jcsales.net or online at https://www.jcsalesweb.com/ and click the "Recall" button on website for more information.
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