The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08380·Announced 2008-08-28

Habermaass Recalls Wooden Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Habermaass Corp. is recalling about 118,000 wooden puzzles, rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys because small pieces can detach and pose a choking hazard to infants.

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 infants, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported (only incidents of pieces detaching and being mouthed). This aligns with the rubric for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Habermaass Corp. Inc. is recalling approximately 118,000 wooden puzzles, infant rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys. The affected products, which include items such as the Triolino Puzzle, various clutching toys, and stroller toys, were sold at specialty toy stores nationwide and online retailers from January 2002 through August 2008 for between $10 and $35. The products are wooden and feature the "HABA" brand name.

The recall is due to a choking hazard. The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces, including glued-on mirrors and prisms, that can detach. Additionally, the head of the ladybug puzzle pieces poses a choking hazard. Habermaass Corp. has received 15 reports of incidents involving the recalled products, including pieces detaching and being mouthed by young children.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled puzzles, rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys away from children. To receive a free replacement product or a full refund, consumers should contact Habermaass Corp. at (800) 468-6873 ext. 107 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.HABAusa.com/safety.

The recalled product

Product
Wooden Puzzles, Infant Rattles, Pacifier Holders, and Stroller Toys
Manufacturer
Habermaass Corp. Inc., of Skaneateles, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
118,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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