Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-373 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 26, 2008
- Brand
- International Playthings
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Taggies™ Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 10,000
- Made in
- Hong Kong
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves the Taggies™ Strollin' Along stroller activity bars. The multicolored, fabric, and plastic activity bars feature a yellow giraffe, a purple hippo and a blue elephant attached to a 12" long elliptical base with straps that attach to a stroller. The Taggies™ and Earlyears® logos are located on woven and satin labels sewn into the seam on the lower left front of the activity bar.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Taggies™ Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars · About 10,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Specialty toy stores nationwide and on the Internet from February 2007 through July 2008 for about $23.; International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J..
Injuries or incidents reported
International Playthings has received three reports of the shiny material detaching and children putting it in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 or visit the company's Web site at www.intplay.com
Recall history and context
International Playthings appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all International Playthings 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?
Taggies™ Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars (About 10,000 units). This recall involves the Taggies™ Strollin' Along stroller activity bars.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the activity bars and contact International Playthings for a free replacement toy.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.