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Product Recall Number: 17-188

Why was Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys recalled?

Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.

Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys
Here's product recall specific data for Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys.

  • Product Recall Number: 17-188

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2017-07-13

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys

  • 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.

  • Hazard Description: Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 9,300 (In addition, 4,700 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child’s hand.

  • Remedy: 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.

  • 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.

  • Importers: TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed