The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15049·Announced 2014-12-18

Giggles International Recalls Animated Monkey Toy Due to Burn Hazard

Giggles International is recalling about 13,000 Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys sold at Cracker Barrel because the battery compartment can overheat and cause burns.

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 risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Giggles International Ltd. is recalling approximately 13,000 Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys due to a burn hazard. The toys, which are brown and beige plush monkeys about 9 inches tall, were sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide from September 2014 to October 2014 for about $25. The recalled units were manufactured between June 7, 2014, and July 5, 2014, and bear the batch code GP1410028 on a white fabric label near the base of the tail.

The hazard exists because the battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit. Giggles International has received two reports of toys overheating and melting their battery compartments. No injuries have been reported in the source text.

Consumers should immediately take the animated monkey away from children, remove the batteries, and return the toy to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store or contact Giggles International for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Giggles International at (800) 738-6018 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.LoveMyGiggles.com and click on Recall.

The recalled product

Product
Animated toy
Manufacturer
Giggles International Ltd., of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
13,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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