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Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N’ Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: December 20, 2012 Initiated: December 20, 2012 #13079

Product Description

The recalled toys for infants can be attached to a stroller or car seat using a ring connector on the toy's head. They have arms and legs that can be easily pulled back and forth for play. The toys are approximately 12 inches tall, made of multi-colored fabrics, contain rattle beads inside a clear plastic sphere body and have the face of either a puppy or monkey. Recalled styles include: Sassy Hug N' Tug Puppy, model #80213; Sassy Hug N' Tug Monkey model #80214 and Carter's-branded Hug N' Tug Monkey, models #61083 that were sold on a blue packaging card and #61540 sold on a grey packaging card. Sassy®-branded toys have "Sassy®" written on the sewn-in label located on the back of the character's head. The Carter's®-branded toys have "Carter's®" written in red on the blue plastic ring connected to the toy's head and also the sewn-in label located on the back of the character's head.

Reason for Recall

The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the toys from children and contact Sassy for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.

Details

Units Affected
About 45,300
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Sassy-and-Carters-branded-Hug-N-Tug-Baby-Toys-Recalled-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled toys for infants can be attached to a stroller or car seat using a ring connector on the toy's head. They have arms and legs that can be easily pulled back and forth for play. The toys are approximately 12 inches tall, made of multi-colored fabrics, contain rattle beads inside a clear plastic sphere body and have the face of either a puppy or monkey. Recalled styles include: Sassy Hug N' Tug Puppy, model #80213; Sassy Hug N' Tug Monkey model #80214 and Carter's-branded Hug N' Tug Monkey, models #61083 that were sold on a blue packaging card and #61540 sold on a grey packaging card. Sassy®-branded toys have "Sassy®" written on the sewn-in label located on the back of the character's head. The Carter's®-branded toys have "Carter's®" written in red on the blue plastic ring connected to the toy's head and also the sewn-in label located on the back of the character's head.. Units affected: About 45,300.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take the toys from children and contact Sassy for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 20, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13079.

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