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Toys & Games/Infant Toys (0-2)

Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N’ Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Agency Publication Date: December 20, 2012
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Summary

Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N’ Tug baby toys, including about 45,300 units, are being recalled because the clear plastic sphere in the center of the toy can break and release small rattle beads. There have been 12 reports of these beads being released from the Sassy-branded toys, which creates a serious choking risk for infants. The toys are about 12 inches tall, made of multi-colored fabrics, and feature the face of a puppy or monkey. Sassy has provided instructions for consumers to receive a free replacement toy.

Risk

Small rattle beads inside the toy's clear plastic body can be released if the sphere breaks, posing a choking hazard to young children who may ingest the small parts. Twelve incidents of beads being released have already been reported.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately take these toys away from children to prevent access to the choking hazard.
  2. Check your toy for the 'Sassy' or 'Carter's' label. Sassy-branded toys (Puppy model #80213 and Monkey model #80214) have the name on a sewn-in label on the back of the head. Carter's-branded toys (Monkey models #61083 and #61540) have the name in red on the blue plastic ring on the head and on the sewn-in label.
  3. Contact Sassy at (800) 323-6336 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.sassybaby.com and click the 'Product Recall Information' link for instructions on how to return the toy for a free replacement.
  4. For additional questions, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

📋Replace

Consumers should immediately take the toys from children and contact Sassy for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.

Contact: Sassy at (800) 323-6336 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.sassybaby.com and go to the Product Recall Information link.

Affected Products

Product: Sassy Hug N' Tug Puppy
Model:
80213
Date Ranges: Sold July 2012 - October 2012
Product: Sassy Hug N' Tug Monkey
Model:
80214
Date Ranges: Sold July 2012 - October 2012
Product: Carter's Hug N' Tug Monkey (Blue Packaging)
Model:
61083
Date Ranges: Sold August 2011 - October 2012
Product: Carter's Hug N' Tug Monkey (Grey Packaging)
Model:
61540
Date Ranges: Sold August 2011 - October 2012

Product Images

Sassy Hug N’ Tug Puppy

Sassy Hug N’ Tug Puppy

Sassy Hug N’ Tug Monkey

Sassy Hug N’ Tug Monkey

Carter’s Hug N’ Tug Monkey

Carter’s Hug N’ Tug Monkey

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13079
Status: Active
Sold By: Mass merchandisers such as Toys R Us and Target, independent specialty stores nationwide and online retailers such as Amazon.com and Carters.com between July 2012 and October 2012 for Sassy-branded models; and from August 2011 to October 2012 for the Carter's-branded models. Carter's-branded models were also sold in Carter's retail stores. The Sassy-branded models sold for approximately $8 and the Carter's-branded models for approximately $14.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 45,300
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Sassy, Inc., of Kentwood, Mich.
Contact: Sassy at (800) 323-6336 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.sassybaby.com and go to the Product Recall Information link.
Agency Last Updated: January 13, 2015

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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response