Recall Radar

TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 17-188 · July 13, 2017 · TOMY

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact TOMY International to receive a free replacement toy and a TOMY online store coupon.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-188 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 13, 2017
Brand
TOMY
Category
Toys and games
Products
Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 9,300 (In addition, 4,700 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
July 13, 2017

What was recalled

This recall involves Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys with item number L27578. "Tomy," "Lamaze" and the item number are printed on a sewn-in fabric label near the tail of the toy. The stuffed toy is multi-colored with a white clip on the head of the chipmunk. When the clip is pulled, the chipmunk toy vibrates and simulates eating the cloth nut attached to its arm.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys · About 9,300 (In addition, 4,700 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Babies R Us, Toy R Us and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2016 through July 2017 for about $16.; TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child's hand.

Consumer contact

TOMY International toll-free at 866-725- 4407 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to noon Friday or online at http://recall.tomy.com. Consumers can also visit www.tomy.com and click on Recalls for more information.

Recall history and context

TOMY appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all TOMY recalls.

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?

Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys (About 9,300 (In addition, 4,700 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys with item number L27578.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact TOMY International to receive a free replacement toy and a TOMY online store coupon.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 13, 2017. 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.