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Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard

Recall 08-380 · August 28, 2008 · Habermaass

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled puzzles, rattles, pacifier holders and stroller toys away from children and contact Habermaass to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-380 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 28, 2008
Brand
Habermaass
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Wooden Puzzles, Infant Rattles, Pacifier Holders, and Stroller Toys
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 118,000
Made in
Germany
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The puzzles, rattle toys, pacifier holders, and stroller toys are wooden and are described in the chart below. "HABA" is printed on them. Model Description Triolino Puzzle Lady bug puzzle is 7 inches x ½ inch thick LUCY Clutching Toy (rattle) Hearts have mirrors and prisms. The rattle is about 4 inches in diameter. Little Heart Clutching Toy (rattle) Heart has mirror. The rattle is about 3 ½ inches in diameter. Pixie's World (rattle) 2.5" rattle with mushroom, flower, person and house with mirror. Belinda Clutching Toy (rattle) Flower clutching toy has face in the middle. The rattle is about 4 inches in diameter. Miro Clutching Toy (rattle) Rattle center contains blue plastic ball with 10 holes. The rattle is about 3 ½ inches in diameter. Bunny Pacifier Holder Pacifier holder is 8.6 inches long with fabric bunny on the end and wooden star with mirror in the middle. Bear Pacifier Holder Pacifier holder is 8.6 inches long with bear at the end and wooden circle with mirror in the middle. Bonita (rattle) 2.5" bouquet of four shapes on wooden ring. Bella (rattle) 3" diameter with four wooden hearts with two mirrors. Pirate Joe (rattle) 4" pirate theme with bell and mirror. Rally (rattle) 4" triangle shape with three cars. Flori (rattle) Six petal shapes on elastic band. Includes three mirrors & three bells. 5" Triola (rattle) 4" triangle with two flowers and round corner. Trio (rattle) 4" triangle shape with squeaker, bell and mirror. Speedy (rattle) Wooden car about 4.5" L x 3" H. Squeaker in back and mirror on car hood. Little Hearts Stroller Toy 18" pram-chain with ten various size wooden hearts. Discovery Balls, Set of 4 Set contains 1 orange, 1 red, 1 blue and one bicolor blue/yellow ball. Red ball contains three small mirrors. Discovery Ball with Rattle Blue/Yellow round wooden ball with small mirror.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Wooden Puzzles, Infant Rattles, Pacifier Holders, and Stroller Toys · About 118,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Specialty toy stores nationwide and at specialty online retailers from January 2002 through August 2008 for between $10 and $35.; Habermaass Corp. Inc., of Skaneateles, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

Habermaass Corp. has received 15 reports of incidents involving the recalled puzzles, rattles, and pacifier holders including pieces of the rattles detaching and being mouthed by young children.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Habermaass Corp. at (800) 468-6873 ext. 107 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.HABAusa.com/safety

Recall history and context

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?

Wooden Puzzles, Infant Rattles, Pacifier Holders, and Stroller Toys (About 118,000 units). The puzzles, rattle toys, pacifier holders, and stroller toys are wooden and are described in the chart below.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled puzzles, rattles, pacifier holders and stroller toys away from children and contact Habermaass to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.

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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.