Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

July 13, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall number

17188

Sold / distributed

Babies R Us, Toy R Us and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2016 through July 2017 for about $16.

Why it was recalled

Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys with item number L27578. "Tomy," "Lamaze" and the item number are printed on a sewn-in fabric label near the tail of the toy. The stuffed toy is multi-colored with a white clip on the head of the chipmunk. When the clip is pulled, the chipmunk toy vibrates and simulates eating the cloth nut attached to its arm.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact TOMY International to receive a free replacement toy and a TOMY online store coupon.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.