Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N’ Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1277.
The recalled toys for infants can be attached to a stroller or car seat using a ring connector on the toy's head. They have arms and legs that can be easily pulled back and forth for play. The toys are approximately 12 inches tall, made of multi-colored fabrics, contain rattle beads inside a clear plastic sphere body and have the face of either a puppy or monkey. Recalled styles include: Sassy Hug N' Tug Puppy, model #80213; Sassy Hug N' Tug Monkey model #80214 and Carter's-branded Hug N' Tug Monkey, models #61083 that were sold on a blue packaging card and #61540 sold on a grey packaging card. Sassy®-branded toys have "Sassy®" written on the sewn-in label located on the back of the character's head. The Carter's®-branded toys have "Carter's®" written in red on the blue plastic ring connected to the toy's head and also the sewn-in label located on the back of the character's head.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1277.
Consumers should immediately take the toys from children and contact Sassy for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1277.
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.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a toys recall: Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N’ Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard. The notice was published on December 20, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 45,300 units are potentially affected.