TOMY Munching Max Chipmunk Toys recall: Laceration Hazard
TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was TOMY Munching Max Chipmunk Toys recalled?
Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: TOMY International toll-free at 866-725- 4407 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to noon Friday or online at http://recall.tomy.com. Consumers can also visit www.tomy.com and click on Recalls for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys
- Company
- TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 9,300 (In addition, 4,700 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Babies R Us, Toy R Us and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2016 through July 2017 for about $16.
- Recall date
- July 13, 2017
- Incidents / injuries
- TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child's hand.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.