Recall: Manhattan Toy Recalls 'Manhattan Ball' Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Description: 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.
Name of product: Manhattan Ball
Units: About 22,100
Hazard: The toy's plastic tubes can detach from the center ball and release the small silicone teethers that are threaded on the tubes, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: 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.
Recall date: July 22, 2020
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
Sold At: Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2019 through June 2020 for about $10.
Importers: The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn., Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured in: China
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 number: 20-152