Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS—Choking hazard prompts Manhattan Toy to recall Musical Lili Llamas, (Apr 2, 2020)
Organizations Mentioned:The Manhattan Toy Company LLC
By Susan Engstrom
Company is aware of seven incidents of loose screws falling off the toy.
The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is recalling about 4,000 Musical Lili Llamas because the screws used to attach the spinning flowers to the sides of the toy can become loose and fall off, posing a choking hazard for young children. Also included in the recall are 63 Musical Lili Llamas that were sold in Canada (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 20-102, April 2, 2020).
Incidents and injuries. Manhattan Toy has received seven reports of loose screws falling off the toy, including two reports of children putting the screws in their mouths.
Product description. This recall involves Musical Lili Llama wooden activity toys. The llama-shaped wood toy has a multi-colored metal xylophone on the top, two wood mallets, a detachable maraca tail on the back, four spinning squares on the front, two clacking panels on the sides, and two spinning flowers on the sides. Lot code 217120 IL is printed on the inside of the side panel below the company name and address.
These toys were manufactured in China and were sold at toy stores nationwide and online at www.manhattantoy.com, Amazon.com, and other websites from October 2019 through February 2020 for about $50.
Remedy. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Manhattan Toy for a free repair kit.
Important CPSC Recall Remedy Notice Due to COVID-19. CPSC is advising consumers that because of the extraordinary circumstances surrounding COVID-19, some of the remedies identified in recall notices may not be currently available. Consumers should check with the recalling companies for further details. Moreover, the agency notice reminds consumers that CPSC and the recalling firms urge consumers not to use recalled products.
Customer contact. For more information, customers may contact Manhattan Toy at 800-541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday; email mtreps@manhattantoy.com; or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on "Recall Information."
Companies: The Manhattan Toy Company LLC
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