The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18016·Announced 2017-10-25

PlanToys Recalls Baby Gyms Due to Strangulation Hazard

PlanToys is recalling about 500 baby gyms sold in 2016 and 2017 because babies can strangle on the side rope crossbars. No injuries have been reported.

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 (strangulation hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

PlanToys Inc. is recalling about 500 baby gyms due to a strangulation hazard. The wooden gyms, which are set on the floor for babies to lay under and play with hanging mobiles, have side rope crossbars that pose a risk of strangulation to infants. The recalled products feature tan wooden legs, four different color balls in the middle connected by two ropes, and two space-themed mobiles hanging from the top bar. The manufacturing date code TH 080116 through TH 082916 is printed on the top corner joint connecting ball.

The baby gyms were manufactured in Thailand and sold at specialty toy and baby product stores nationwide and online at Diapers.com, Target.com, and other websites from September 2016 through May 2017 for about $50. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the baby gyms and contact PlanToys for a free replacement baby gym. PlanToys can be reached toll-free at 866-517-7526 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.PlanToys.com by clicking on Safety at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Baby Gym
Manufacturer
PlanToys Inc., of Union City, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Toys
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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