The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·14135·Announced 2014-03-19

Ganz Recalls Grumpy Cat Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard

Ganz is recalling three styles of Grumpy Cat plush toys because their eyes 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 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

Ganz USA LLC is recalling three styles of plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys: an 8-inch laying cat, a 5-inch sitting cat, and a 4-inch key clip. The toys are multi-colored with white, dark brown, light brown, and gray fur, featuring blue crystal eyes and white whiskers. The recalled items have batch numbers 86754 or 224861 and model numbers HGC12974, HGC12982, or HGC12983 printed on the sewn-in label near the tail.

The recall is due to a choking hazard, as the stuffed animals' eyes can detach. The firm has received six reports of eyes detaching from the toys, but no injuries have been reported. The toys are labeled for ages 3 and older.

Approximately 8,200 units were sold at gift, drug, and toy stores, including hospitals, museums, and gift shops nationwide, from December 2013 through January 2014 for about $8 to $10. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Ganz for a free replacement product of equivalent value or a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Three styles of Plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys.
Manufacturer
Ganz USA LLC, Marietta, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
8,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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