Ganz recalls three styles of Grumpy Cat plush toys due to detachable eyes posing a choking hazard for children under 3. Consumers should stop using and contact Ganz for free replacement or refund.
The stuffed animals' eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Ganz is recalling three styles of Grumpy Cat stuffed animals because their eyes can detach, creating a choking hazard for young children. This is serious because children under 3 could choke on the detached eyes.
The stuffed animals have eyes that can detach easily, especially when handled by small children. If the eyes become detached, they could be swallowed or inhaled, causing choking.
Young children under 3 years old are most at risk. Parents and caregivers who own any of the recalled Grumpy Cat plush toys should stop using them immediately.
Check for batch numbers 86754 or 224861 on the sewn-in label near the tail of the cat. The toys include an 8-inch laying, 5-inch sitting, or 4-inch key clip style with blue crystal eyes.
Immediately take the recalled toys away from children to prevent choking.
Reach out to Ganz for a free replacement product of equivalent value or full refund.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Ganz for a free replacement Grumpy Cat product of equivalent value or a full refund.
The recall states these toys are labeled for ages 3 and older, so they pose a choking hazard for children under 3.
The recalled toys have batch numbers 86754 or 224861.
Check for batch numbers 86754 or 224861 on the sewn-in label near the tail of the cat.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ganz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1643 — Ganz Three styles of Plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys. Hello, I own a Three styles of Plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys. that is covered by recall 1643 from Ganz. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Ganz for a free replacement Grumpy Cat product of equivalent value or a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
