The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08373·Announced 2008-08-26

International Playthings Recalls Stroller Activity Bars Due to Choking Hazard

International Playthings is recalling Taggies Strollin' Along stroller activity bars because shiny material on the elephant's ear 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 to young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

International Playthings Inc. is recalling 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-inch 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 recall is due to a choking hazard. The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach. International Playthings has received three reports of the shiny material detaching and children putting it in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.

About 10,000 units were sold at specialty toy stores nationwide and on the Internet from February 2007 through July 2008 for about $23. The activity bars were manufactured in Hong Kong. Consumers should immediately stop using the activity bars and contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 or visit www.intplay.com for a free replacement toy.

The recalled product

Product
Taggies™ Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars
Hazard
Affected units
10,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.

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