Recall: Manhattan Group Recalls Children’s Elephant Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Description: This recall involves the My Snuggly Ellie Activity Toy. The toy is a plush brown elephant with white crinkle ears. There is a green hanging loop on top of its head allowing it to be a stroller or crib attachment. On the stomach there is a mini mirror while a teether and wooden ring hang below its body. The item number is 212520 and can be found on the small white tag sewn into the bottom of the toy.
Name of product: My Snuggly Ellie Activity Toys
Units: About 3,400 in the U.S. (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada)
Hazard: The wooden ring can break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return the toy to where it was purchased for a full refund.
Recall date: August 04, 2015
Incidents/Injuries: Manhattan Group has received one report of the wooden ring breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, and online at www.manhattantoy.com from February 2014 through May 2015 for about $10
Importers: Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured in: China
Consumer contact: Manhattan Group toll-free at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.manhattantoy.com and click on "RECALLS" for additional information.
Recall number: 15-206