TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled July 13, 2017 · CPSC recall 17188 · TOMY

Hazard

Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 9,300 (In addition, 4,700 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child's hand.

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

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.

Product

Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys

Imported by

TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →