CPSC recall · Reported July 13, 2017
TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys with item number L27578. "….
TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 13, 2017. Reason: Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a lac…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact TOMY I…. Verify recall #17188 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a lac….
- None
- agency class
- July 13, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17188 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
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.
Reason for recall
Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17188 |
| Date reported | July 13, 2017 |
| Date initiated | July 13, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 9,300 (In addition, 4,700 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 recalled toys away from children and contact TOMY International to receive a free replaceme…
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- 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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