Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled August 26, 2008 · CPSC recall 08373

Hazard

The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the activity bars and contact International Playthings for a free replacement toy.

Units

About 10,000

Incidents / injuries

International Playthings has received three reports of the shiny material detaching and children putting it in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the activity bars and contact International Playthings for a free replacement toy.

Contact

For additional information, contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 or visit the company's Web site at www.intplay.com

Product

Taggies™ Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars

Imported by

International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.

Retailers

Specialty toy stores nationwide and on the Internet from February 2007 through July 2008 for about $23.

Made in

Hong Kong

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →