Manhattan Toy Recalls 'Manhattan Ball' Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 20-152 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 22, 2020
- Brand
- Manhattan Toy
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Manhattan Ball
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 22,100
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 22, 2020
What was recalled
This recall involves 'Manhattan Ball' plastic activity toys. The toy has a hard plastic center ball with 12 soft plastic tubes inserted into the center ball and 7 silicone teethers threaded on the tubes. "The Manhattan Toy Company" and lot code 325700EL or 325700IL are printed on the center ball.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Manhattan Ball · About 22,100 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2019 through June 2020 for about $10.; The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
Manhattan Toy has received six reports of the plastic tubes detaching from the center ball. Two of the six reports included a silicone teether being separated from the toy. The firm also reported one incident of a child mouthing the silicone teether after it came off.
Consumer contact
Manhattan Toy at 800-541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, email at help@manhattantoy.com, online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on ‘Recall Information’ for more information.
Recall history and context
Manhattan Toy appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Manhattan Toy 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?
Manhattan Ball (About 22,100 units). This recall involves 'Manhattan Ball' plastic activity toys.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Manhattan Toy or return it to any Target Store for 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 July 22, 2020. 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.