The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09146·Announced 2009-03-11

Infantino Recalls Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Infantino is recalling about 172,000 infant toys in the U.S. and 12,000 in Canada because blue metallic fabric can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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, 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

Infantino LLC is recalling specific infant toys, including the Lil' Chef Set, Activity Stacker, and Tag Along Chime Trio, due to a choking hazard. The recalled toys feature blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, creating a risk for young children. The firm has received 45 reports of the metallic fabric detaching, but no injuries have been reported.

Approximately 172,000 units were sold in the United States and 12,000 in Canada. The toys were sold at retailers including Babies “R” Us, Target, Wal-Mart, and Meijer from June 2007 through February 2009 for between $10 and $20. The model number is located on a yellow tag on the toy.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children. They can contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.infantino.com for a free replacement toy or product.

The recalled product

Product
Infant Toys
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
172,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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