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InjuryJuly 13, 2017CPSC #17188

TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard

Brand
Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
9,300
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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

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

Injuries

TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child's hand.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

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