Product name | Animated toy | |
Description | This recall involves Giggles International Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys. The monkey is made of brown and beige plush material and is about 9 inches tall. The toy is designed to hold a song book titled "5 Little Monkeys" and to sing the song when activated. A red music note is on the bottom of the monkey's right foot and the face of a child with its hands covering its eyes are on the bottom of the money's left foot. Recalled sing-along monkeys were manufactured between 6/7/2014 and 7/5/2014 and have batch code GP1410028. The manufacture date in the M/D/YYYY format and batch code are printed on the bottom of a white fabric label attached near the base of the monkey's tail. The monkey toys came in a tan colored box with words "Animated Sing-Along Monkey," "Sing along with me!" and "I play peek-a-boo with you!" on the front. The age advisory "For ages 3+" and the warning that batteries are included are also on the front of the box. | |
Problem | The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard. | |
Distribution | Sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide for about $25. | |
Company | Giggles International 800-738-6018; web site from www.LoveMyGiggles.com | |
Dates sold | September 2014 to October 2014 | |
Date posted | 12/19/2014 | |
Additional information | For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Giggles-International-Recalls-Animated-Monkey-Toy/ | |
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Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |