PlanToys Recalls Baby Gyms Due to Strangulation Hazard

Babies can strangle on the side rope crossbars on the baby gyms.

Recall #: 18016
Affected scope: About 500

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

PlanToys Inc., of Union City, Calif. recalled This recall involves PlanToys baby gyms that are set on the floor for babies. Babies lay ….

PlanToys Recalls Baby Gyms Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled by PlanToys Inc., of Union City, Calif. in October 25, 2017. Reason: Babies can strangle on the side rope crossbars on the baby gyms.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the baby gyms and contact PlanToys for a free rep…. Verify recall #18016 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

PlanToys Inc., of Union City, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Babies can strangle on the side rope crossbars on the baby gyms..

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agency class: October 25, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18016 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 PlanToys baby gyms that are set on the floor for babies. Babies lay under the gym to play with the hanging mobiles. The wooden gyms are tan and have four legs with four different color balls in the middle that are connected by two ropes on the sides. There are two space-themed mobiles hanging from the top bar. The manufacturing date code TH 080116 through TH 082916 is printed on the top corner joint connecting ball.

Reason for recall

Babies can strangle on the side rope crossbars on the baby gyms.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the baby gyms and contact PlanToys for a free replacement baby gym.

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	18016
Date reported	October 25, 2017
Date initiated	October 25, 2017
Recalling firm	PlanToys Inc., of Union City, Calif.
Affected scope	About 500
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 baby gyms and contact PlanToys for a free replacement baby gym.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Babies can strangle on the side rope crossbars on the baby gyms.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the baby gyms and contact PlanToys for a free replacement baby gym.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 25, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18016.

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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