CPSC2016-04-15
Miniland Educational Recalls Moogy Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Miniland Educational Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Hazard
The red button on the Moogy plush toy's left pocket and the snap button on the right pocket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Miniland Educational for instructions on destroying and disposing of the Moogy in order to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Specialty toy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Gilt.com, HighlightsforChildren.com, ToysRUs.com and Zulily.com from July 2015 through February 2016 for about $33.
Affected count
About 2,000 (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Miniland has received three reports of items detaching from the toy. They include, one report of the button on the pocket falling off when a baby was playing with the toy, one report of the snap staying attached to the button and one report of the toy's eyes becoming loose.
Manufactured in
India
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Moogy plush toys
Consumer contact
Miniland Educational toll-free at 877-363-6464 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET., or online at www.minilandeducationalusa.com and click on "Products," then on "Safety Information" in the dropdown menu for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Miniland-Educational-Recalls-Moogy-Plush-ToysDon't want to check this manually?
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