Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS—CBC Group recalls animal toys for choking, laceration risks, (Apr 30, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:CBC Group, Inc.
By WK Editorial Staff
There have been 20 reports of the toy’s plastic cube cracking or breaking, including one incident in which a child swallowed sharp pieces.
CBC Group is recalling about 227,500 Stephan Baby Boo Bunnie and Friends children’s toys because a plastic cube included with the toys can crack or break into small or sharp pieces, posing choking and laceration hazards to children. An additional 1,400 units were sold in Canada (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 26-456 (Apr. 30, 2026)).
Incidents and injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received 20 reports of the cube cracking or breaking, including one incident in which a child swallowed sharp pieces.
Product description. The recalled products are Stephan Baby–branded Boo Bunnie and Friends children’s toys. They feature a plush animal with a removable, water-filled plastic cube that can be chilled for comfort. The toys measure roughly 3.5 to 3.7 inches long, 2.5 to 3 inches tall, and 2.3 to 2.5 inches wide, and were sold in various colors and animal designs. “Stephan BABY” appears on a sewn-in label on the plush toy and on the product packaging.
The toys were sold at independent stores nationwide and online, including StephanBaby.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Target.com, from August 2017 through January 2026.
Remedy. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys’ plastic cube and take it away from children. Consumers should contact Stephan Baby for a refund or store credit. Consumers with proof of purchase will receive a full refund. Consumers without proof of purchase will receive a $10 refund in the form of a check or a $20 stephanbaby.com store credit. Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker “Recalled” on the indented area of the cube and upload a photo of the toy and the marked cube to https://recall.stephanbaby.com/ to receive a pre-paid shipping return label for the cube.
Customer contact. For more information, customers may contact CBC Group toll-free at 877-725-5591 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT; by email at boobunnie@stephanbaby.com; or online at https://recall.stephanbaby.com/ or https://stephanbaby.com/ and click on “Safety Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
Companies: CBC Group, Inc.
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