CPSC recall · Reported December 20, 2012
Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N’ Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choking hazard to young children.
The CPSC recalled The recalled toys for infants can be attached to a stroller or car seat using a ring conn….
Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N’ Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 20, 2012. Reason: The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choking hazard…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toys from children and contact Sassy for instructio…. Verify recall #13079 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choking hazard….
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- agency class
- December 20, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13079 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13079 |
| Date reported | December 20, 2012 |
| Date initiated | December 20, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 45,300 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take the toys from children and contact Sassy for instructions on how to return the product for a fr…
- Check the recall number (13079) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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