It’s always scary to hear about a toy being recalled. Something that is supposed to bring your child joy could hurt them? Something that’s supposed to keep them safe hurt them? (We’re looking at you, bike helmets!) Each year, companies and retailers pull all kinds of toys and kids’ products from the shelves because of the (previously unknown) risks they pose. Sometimes this happens after shoppers report malfunctions, or sometimes manufacturers notice these problems on their own. They then work with the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) to get these out of the hands of kiddos.
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What’s important to know, is that just because one toy from a company is recalled, that doesn’t mean all their toys are dangerous. It doesn’t even mean every version of that toy is faulty. Sometimes recalls only impact a very specific set of toys made in a very specific timeframe.
It’s also good to keep in mind that just because something isn’t recalled, that doesn’t inherently mean it’s safe. Recalls happen when manufacturers agree to pull their products, meaning there could be plenty of risky toys on shelves that companies are unwilling to address. If you ever have concerns about the safety of your children’s toys, you can research any complaints or report your own at SaferProducts.gov.
Below are all the recent toy recalls that all parents and caregivers should be aware of and instructions on what to do if you own a recalled toy beyond just immediately taking them away from kids. You can also find lists of recalled baby and toddler gear HERE, recalled cribs and mattresses HERE, and recalled baby formula HERE.
Around 72 thousand kid’s bike helmets from Retrospec were recalled in Jan. 2024 because they did not comply with federal safety regulations. As such, consumers should immediately stop using them.
For a refund, owners should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps. They should then write their initials and the date near the Retrospec logo and upload a photo to https://retrospec.com/pages/retrospec-scout-recall. The product can then be disposed of and shoppers will receive a refund.
Litti City, Litti Pritty, and Prextex recalled four toys in Dec. 2023, including the Litti City Premier Doctor Playset seen above. They also recalled the Litti City Teacher Purse Set, the Litti Pritti Stylist Handbag Set, and Pretex Slime Eggs (all seen below).
“All the dress-up playsets and the slime eggs contain levels of certain phthalates that exceed the federal phthalate standard,” the CPSC said. “In addition, the Litti City teacher purse dress-up playset, the Litti Pritti handbag playset, and the slime eggs contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead and phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.”
Perch, Amazon, and Walmart are contacting known purchasers directly, but it’s a good idea to reach out as well at playsets@realtimeresults.net to get directions on how to dispose of the product and get a full refund.
See above or read CPSC report HERE.
See above or read CPSC report HERE.
See above or read CPSC report HERE.
Sets of these 5mm magnetic balls — sold exclusively on Walmart.com via Joybuy — were recalled in Dec. 2023 for not complying with mandatory federal magnet regulations. They are smaller and stronger than permitted, and when ingested they can attract each other or another metal object, resulting in potentially fatal injuries.
Consumers should take the recalled magnets away from kids, and contact oversea-service@jd.com for a pre-paid label to return the products for a full refund. Joybuy is contacting known buyers.
In case your kids’ toy room or fort has lights, you should know that Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Connectable Mini String Lights were recalled in Dec. 2023 because they can overheat, presenting burn and fire hazards.
Consumers should unplug the recalled string lights and contact customerservice@dmmerch.com for a full refund. DM Merchandising is contacting known purchasers.
The 5mm XpressGoods Colorful Metal Neodymium Magic Magnetic Balls were recalled in Dec. 2023 after CPSC testing found they violated federal regulations. The magnets were smaller and stronger than permitted and, if ingested, could cause fatal injuries.
ZpressGoods is contacting known purchasers but you can contact them at support@xpressgoods.com for a prepaid label to return the recalled magnets for a full refund or store credit.
The Bubba Bull Plush Toys were recalled in Dec. 2023 because the stuffed animal’s eyes can break off, making them a choking hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the stuffed animal and contact Recall@marymeyer.com for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
Primark recalled these Mickey and Minnie Mouse rattles along with solid color versions (see HERE) in Dec. 2023 because the bottom portion can detach, posing choking and/or ingestion hazards.
Consumers should take the rattles away from children and return them to Primark for a full refund.
Target recalled their Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Toy Mushroom Peg Sorters in Nov. 2023 when it was found that the stems of the toy mushrooms could detach, making them a choking hazard.
Consumers should take the recalled sorters away from kids and return them to any Target location for a full refund. They can also receive a prepaid return label by contacting 800-440-0680. Target is contacting known buyers.
Sleepyhead Loveys were recalled in Oct. 2023 along with Bandana Bibs (below) because the care instruction label can detach, making it a choking hazard to kids.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled loveys and bibs away from kids and remove the care instruction label to eliminate the hazard. If they would rather not remove it, they can return the products with a pre-paid shipping label for a full refund.
See above or the CPSC report HERE.
Sakar International recalled this Crayola Dry Erase helmet, the Credhedz Lizard helmet (see below), and their Tony Hawk Multi-Purpose helmets (see here) in Jan. 2023 because they do not comply with federal safety standards for bicycle helmets. No injuries were reported at the time of the recall.
More than an estimated 33 thousand helmets are impacted by the recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact support@sakar.com for prepaid postage to return the helmet to Sakar and receive a refund in the form of a $30 gift card.
Sakar International recalled this Credhedz Lizard helmet, the Crayola Dry Erase helmet (above) and their Tony Hawk Multi-Purpose helmets in Jan. 2023. See full recall details in the report HERE.
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