Hallmark Recalls Plush Baby Stacking Toys Due to Choking Hazard

The toys have fabric hats and bows that can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Recall #: 17216
Affected scope: About 5,800 (in addition, about 200 were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Hallmark Marketing Company LLC, of Kansas City, Mo. recalled This recall involves the itty bittys baby Disney-licensed plush animal stacking toys with….

Hallmark Recalls Plush Baby Stacking Toys Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Hallmark Marketing Company LLC, of Kansas City, Mo. in August 31, 2017. Reason: The toys have fabric hats and bows that can detach, posing a choking hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and take them away from childre…. Verify recall #17216 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Hallmark Marketing Company LLC, of Kansas City, Mo. issued this CPSC recall-The toys have fabric hats and bows that can detach, posing a choking hazard..

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agency class: August 31, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17216 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.

Product description

This recall involves the itty bittys baby Disney-licensed plush animal stacking toys with rattling rings. The toys measure 10 inches by 7.5 inches by 9.5 inches. They have a yellow base stand with a post and four rattling rings that slide on and off the post. The red, blue, pink and purple rings have Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck and Daisy Duck characters attached to them. Three of the four Disney-licensed characters are wearing a small plush, fabric hat or bow. The Hallmark logo and "itty bittys" are printed on a sewn-on tag attached to the toy's base.

Reason for recall

The toys have fabric hats and bows that can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and take them away from children. Contact Hallmark to receive a prepaid shipping label for returning the recalled toy and for a $40 Hallmark Gold Crown gift card.

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	17216
Date reported	August 31, 2017
Date initiated	August 31, 2017
Recalling firm	Hallmark Marketing Company LLC, of Kansas City, Mo.
Affected scope	About 5,800 (in addition, about 200 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 stop using the recalled toys and take them away from children. Contact Hallmark to receive a prepaid…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The toys have fabric hats and bows that can detach, posing a choking hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 31, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17216.

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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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