Hobby Lobby Recalls Giraffe and Llama Plush Toys with Clips Due to Drowning Hazard; Manufactured by Starmatrix Group Drowning Hazard; Manufactured by Starmatrix Group

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This CPSC action (record #26227) was formally reported on January 29, 2026. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Starmatrix Group Inc., of China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 2,390 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs may create a foothold, allowing a child access to the pool, posing a drowning risk. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should contact Starmatrix to request a free repair kit. In the interim, consumers should ensure that children cannot access the pool unattended or, alternatively, drain the pool until the r… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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