Sassy and Carter's Hug N' Tug Baby Toys with beads inside a clear sphere pose choking risk. Recalled models include Sassy Hug N' Tug Puppy (80213) and Monkey (80214), Carter's Monkey (61083, 61540). Return for free replacement.
The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sassy and Carter's Hug N' Tug Baby Toys are recalled because small beads inside a clear plastic sphere can be released and pose a choking hazard to young children. Parents should stop using these toys immediately and return them for a free replacement.
The toys contain small beads inside a clear plastic sphere that can break free and become a choking hazard. Young children may accidentally swallow or put the beads in their mouth while playing with the toys.
Parents and caregivers of infants who own the recalled Sassy or Carter's Hug N' Tug toys are most at risk. Children under age 3 are particularly vulnerable to choking hazards from loose beads.
Look for Sassy-branded toys with 'Sassy' on the back of the character's head. Carter's-branded toys have 'Carter's' in red on a blue plastic ring and a sewn-in label on the back of the character's head.
Immediately take the toy away from children to prevent choking.
Reach out to Sassy for guidance on returning the product for a free replacement toy.
Consumers should immediately take the toys from children and contact Sassy for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
No, the recalled toys pose a choking hazard due to small beads inside a clear plastic sphere that can break free and be swallowed by young children.
Sassy-branded toys have 'Sassy' on the back of the character's head. Carter's-branded toys have 'Carter's' in red on a blue plastic ring and a sewn-in label on the back of the character's head.
Immediately stop using the toy and contact Sassy for instructions on returning it for a free replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sassy and Carter's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1277 — Sassy and Carter's Sassy®- branded Hug N' Tug Puppy and Monkey and Carter's®-branded Hug N' Tug Monkey Toy Hello, I own a Sassy®- branded Hug N' Tug Puppy and Monkey and Carter's®-branded Hug N' Tug Monkey Toys that is covered by recall 1277 from Sassy and Carter's. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately take the toys from children and contact Sassy for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy. 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.
