The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17188·Announced 2017-07-13

TOMY Recalls Lamaze Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard

TOMY is recalling Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys because internal parts can break and create sharp points that pose a laceration hazard.

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 (laceration hazard) where injury has been reported (one minor laceration), fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

TOMY International Inc. is recalling Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys, item number L27578. The recall involves approximately 9,300 units sold in the United States and 4,700 units sold in Canada. The toys were sold at Babies R Us, Toy R Us, other retail stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com from May 2016 through July 2017 for about $16. The toys are multi-colored with a white clip on the head; pulling the clip causes the toy to vibrate and simulate eating a cloth nut.

The recall was issued because parts inside the toy can break, creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy. This poses a laceration hazard. TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child's hand.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children. To receive a free replacement toy and a TOMY online store coupon, consumers should contact TOMY International toll-free at 866-725-4407 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to noon Friday, or visit http://recall.tomy.com.

The recalled product

Product
Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys
Manufacturer
TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Stuffed Toys
Hazard
Affected units
9,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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