The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14109·Announced 2014-02-20

Infantino Recalls Teething Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Infantino is recalling Go Gaga Squeeze & Teethe Coco the Monkey teething toys because the tail poses 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 infants with seven reports of choking or gagging, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Infantino LLC is recalling the Go Gaga Squeeze & Teethe Coco the Monkey teething toys. The recall was issued because the tail of the monkey can pose a choking hazard to young children. The firm has received seven reports of infants choking or gagging on the monkey's tail, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled toys are made of soft orange rubber and are shaped like a monkey. They measure 4.5 inches tall by 5 inches long and are intended for ages newborn and up. The word "Infantino" is marked on the back toward the rear, and model number 206-647 is marked on the inside of the rear left leg. About 191,000 units were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online from December 2012 through January 2014 for about $13.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from infants and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement toy. Infantino can be reached toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.infantino.com by clicking on Recall Information on the home page.

The recalled product

Product
Go Gaga Squeeze & Teethe Coco the Monkey
Manufacturer
Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Toys
Hazard
Affected units
191,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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