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Manhattan Group Recalls Parents Wooden Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: March 3, 2011 Initiated: March 3, 2011 #11156

Product Description

The Parents® Busy Time Activity Centers™ is a wooden activity center cube-shaped toy that has a multi-colored bead run on the top. Activities on each side include a 4-tone xylophone and rasp, butterfly and caterpillar spinners, zig-zag drum, castanets, and pockets with "alligator," "bear," and "cat" pillow characters. Only items with wooden pegs bearing date code 400090GC are involved in this recall. The date code can be found on the bottom of the product packaging near the UPC code and on the tags on the bear character.

Reason for Recall

Wooden pegs on the xylophone activity can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Manhattan Group for instructions on receiving a replacement item or a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 400
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Manhattan-Group-Recalls-Parents-Wooden-Activity-Toys-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The Parents® Busy Time Activity Centers™ is a wooden activity center cube-shaped toy that has a multi-colored bead run on the top. Activities on each side include a 4-tone xylophone and rasp, butterfly and caterpillar spinners, zig-zag drum, castanets, and pockets with "alligator," "bear," and "cat" pillow characters. Only items with wooden pegs bearing date code 400090GC are involved in this recall. The date code can be found on the bottom of the product packaging near the UPC code and on the tags on the bear character.. Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.. Units affected: About 400.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Wooden pegs on the xylophone activity can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Manhattan Group for instructions on receiving a replacement item or a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 3, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11156.

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