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Monti Kids Recalls Basket with Balls Toys Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 23-742 · April 6, 2023 · Monti Kids

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and contact Monti Kids for instructions on receiving a refund of $12. Consumers should show proof of destroying the recalled ball by cutting the blue crochet ball in half and then throwing the recalled ball in the garbage. Once they have cut the ball in half, they should send a photo of destruction to customercare@montikids.com. Consumers should state in the email that the recalled ball has been removed from use and indicate their refund preference either back to the credit card used for payment or a mailed check. Monti Kids is contacting all known purchasers.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-742 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 6, 2023
Brand
Monti Kids
Category
Toys and games
Products
Basket with Balls toys sold with Monti Kids Tummy-Time, 4-6M Play and Early Gross Motor subscription boxes
Hazard
Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 2,700
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 6, 2023

What was recalled

This recall involves Basket of Balls with a ball that contains a blue crochet ball included in the Monti Kids Tummy-Time, 4-6 M Play and Early Gross Motor subscription boxes. The Basket with Balls has a blue crochet ball, a wooden ball and a red rubber ball that measure about 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches by 4 inches. MontiKids is printed on a label sewn inside of the basket.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Basket with Balls toys sold with Monti Kids Tummy-Time, 4-6M Play and Early Gross Motor subscription boxes · About 2,700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Online at www.monti.com from July 2022 through February 2023 for about $50 (each set) and $195 (subscription box).; Monti Kids Inc., of Orinda, California.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received two reports of the small parts inside the ball being released. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Monti Kids toll-free at 888-869-3019 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at customercare@montikids.com, or online at www.montikids.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page or online at https://montikids.com/pages/commitment-to-safety-1 for more information.

Recall history and context

Monti Kids appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Monti Kids 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?

Basket with Balls toys sold with Monti Kids Tummy-Time, 4-6M Play and Early Gross Motor subscription boxes (About 2,700 units). This recall involves Basket of Balls with a ball that contains a blue crochet ball included in the Monti Kids Tummy-Time, 4-6 M Play and Early Gross Motor subscription boxes.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and contact Monti Kids for instructions on receiving a refund of $12. Consumers should show proof of destroying the recalled ball by cutting the blue crochet ball in half and then throwing the recalled ball in the garbage. Once they have cut the ball in half, they should send a photo of destruction to customercare@montikids.com. Consumers should state in the…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 6, 2023. 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.