International Playthings · Recalled
Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard
The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 10,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $23
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves the Taggies™ Strollin' Along stroller activity bars. The multicolored, fabric, and plastic activity bars feature a yellow giraffe, a purple hippo and a blue elephant attached to a 12" long elliptical base with straps that attach to a stroller. The Taggies™ and Earlyears® logos are located on woven and satin labels sewn into the seam on the lower left front of the activity bar.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty toy stores nationwide and on the Internet from February 2007 through July 2008 for about $23.
- Product type
- Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- Made in
- Hong Kong
- Recalled by
- International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Incident log
International Playthings has received three reports of the shiny material detaching and children putting it in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the activity bars and contact International Playthings for a free replacement toy.
For additional information, contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 or visit the company's Web site at www.intplay.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 26 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.