Teethers Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 00145a (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 20, 2000
- Brand
- Manhattan
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Whoozit® Touch and Teethe™ teething toys
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 22,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 20, 2000
What was recalled
These toys are called the Whoozit® Touch and Teethe™, and have item number WZ-450, written on the packaging. The teether has a 3-inch center face with a red nose that squeaks when pushed in. A mirror is on the reverse side of the face. Seven shapes surround the toy: two hearts, two stars, two circles and one triangle. The green triangle on the toy reads "Touch and Teethe," "Whoozit" and "Made in China."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Whoozit® Touch and Teethe™ teething toys · About 22,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Specialty stores and gift shops sold the teethers, from February 2000 through May 2000, for about $12.; Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received four reports of teethers coming apart and exposing small pieces. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Manhattan Group at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
Manhattan appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all Manhattan recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Whoozit® Touch and Teethe™ teething toys (About 22,000 units). These toys are called the Whoozit® Touch and Teethe™, and have item number WZ-450, written on the packaging.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or exchange for another toy.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 20, 2000. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.