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CPSC recall · Reported March 31, 2016

Manhattan Toy Recalls Table Top Toys Due to Choking Hazard

The round plastic beads can break, posing a choking hazard.

Recall #
16129
Affected scope
About 2,100 (in addition, 448 were sold in Canada)
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The Manhattan Toy Company, of Minneapolis recalled Busy Loops table top toys have orange, green, blue and purple plastic tubing with plastic….

Manhattan Toy Recalls Table Top Toys Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by The Manhattan Toy Company, of Minneapolis in March 31, 2016. Reason: The round plastic beads can break, posing a choking hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy and return it to the store where…. Verify recall #16129 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Manhattan Toy Company, of Minneapolis issued this CPSC recall-The round plastic beads can break, posing a choking hazard..

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March 31, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16129 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

Busy Loops table top toys have orange, green, blue and purple plastic tubing with plastic beads threaded on the tubing that can slide up and down. The tubes sit on a blue plastic base with an orange plastic suction cup. The toy is about 4.5" W x 4.5" L x 7" H. The model number 700470 and lot code FH are printed on the bottom of the blue base.

Reason for recall

The round plastic beads can break, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy and return it to the store where it was purchased or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 16129
Date reported March 31, 2016
Date initiated March 31, 2016
Recalling firm The Manhattan Toy Company, of Minneapolis
Affected scope About 2,100 (in addition, 448 were sold in Canada)
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 stop using the recalled toy and return it to the store where it was purchased or contact Manhattan T…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Busy Loops table top toys have orange, green, blue and purple plastic tubing with plastic beads threaded on the tubing that can slide up and down. The tubes sit on a blue plastic base with an orange plastic suction cup. The toy is about 4.5" W x 4.5" L x 7" H. The model number 700470 and lot code FH are printed on the bottom of the blue base.. Recalled by The Manhattan Toy Company, of Minneapolis. Units affected: About 2,100 (in addition, 448 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The round plastic beads can break, posing a choking hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy and return it to the store where it was purchased or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 31, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16129.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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