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Ganz Recalls Grumpy Cat Stuffed Animal Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Recall 14-135 · March 19, 2014 · Ganz

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Ganz for a free replacement Grumpy Cat product of equivalent value or a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-135 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 19, 2014
Brand
Ganz
Category
Toys and games
Products
Three styles of Plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys.
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 8,200
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 8, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves three styles of plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys by Ganz. They include an 8-inch Grumpy Cat in laying position, a 5-inch long sitting Grumpy Cat and a 4-inch Grumpy Cat key clip. The toys are multi-colored in white with dark brown, light brown and gray fur material. Grumpy Cat toys have blue crystal eyes with the eye lids half closed, a down-turned mouth and white whiskers. This toy is labeled for ages 3 and older. The Grumpy Cat key chain has a black plastic key clip at the top of the cat's head. The recalled toys have batch numbers 86754 or 224861, and model numbers printed on the sewn-in label located near the tail of the cat. The recalled toys model and batch numbers are: Description Model Batch 1 Batch 2 Grumpy Cat 8" Laying HGC12974 86754 224861 Grumpy Cat 5" Sitting HGC12982 86754 224861 Grumpy Cat Key Clip HGC12983 86754 224861

Is my product affected?

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

  • Three styles of Plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys. · About 8,200 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Gift, drug and toy stores including hospitals, museums and gift shops nationwide from December 2013 through January 2014 for about $8 to $10.; Ganz USA LLC, Marietta, Ga..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received six reports of the eyes detaching from the Grumpy Cat toys. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Ganz at (800) 724-5902 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.Ganz.com and click on Recall Info for more information.

Recall history and context

Ganz appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Three styles of Plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys. (About 8,200 units). This recall involves three styles of plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys by Ganz.

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 toys away from children and contact Ganz for a free replacement Grumpy Cat product of equivalent value 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 January 8, 2015. 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.