Recall: Manhattan Toy Recalls Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Description: The Winkel Colorburst teething and activity toy has multi-color plastic tubing inserted into a plastic cube with rattle beads inside. The model number and lot code are printed on the center of the cube and on the hang-tag and product packaging near the UPC code. Only activity balls with the following lot codes are included in this recall: 206880 DH; 206880 EH; 206880 HH; 206871 EH.
Name of product: Winkelâ„¢ Colorburst activity toys
Units: About 14,400 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
Hazard: The colored plastic tubes on the product can become brittle and break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from infants and return it to the store where purchased or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.
Recall date: July 20, 2017
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of plastic tubes breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Toy stores nationwide and online at www.manhattantoy.com and other websites from May 2015 through September 2016 for about $15.
Importers: The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured in: China
Consumer contact: The Manhattan Toy Company at 800-541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT Fridays, or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall number: 17-191