The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08176·Announced 2008-01-31

Kids II Recalls Baby Einstein Crib Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Kids II Inc. is recalling Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Soothing Seascape crib toys because anchors can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kids II Inc. is recalling approximately 15,000 Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Soothing Seascape crib toys. The recall involves plastic molded turtle toys with woven fabric straps that attach to crib rails. The specific hazard is that the anchors holding the straps to the back of the turtle can detach, creating a choking risk for young children.

The recalled toys are model number 30858, manufactured in October 2007, and feature the date code BJ7 printed on the back of the battery compartment. These toys were sold at discount department stores and online retailers nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for between $25 and $30. Kids II has received 23 reports of anchors breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crib toys. To receive a free replacement toy, consumers can contact Kids II toll-free at (866) 203-6788 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.kidsii.com.

The recalled product

Product
Baby Einstein Baby Neptune™ Soothing Seascape Crib Toys
Manufacturer
Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
15,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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