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Miniland Educational Recalls Moogy Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

The firm’s phone number has been updated May 28, 2021.

  • Moogy plush fastening toy
  • Moogy plush fastening toy
  • Label on plush toy
  • Packaging for Moogy toy
Name of Product:
Moogy plush toys
Hazard:

The red button on the Moogy plush toy’s left pocket and the snap button on the right pocket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
April 15, 2016
Units:

About 2,000 (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada)

 

Consumer Contact

Miniland Educational toll-free at 877-363-6464 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET., or online at www.minilandeducationalusa.com and click on "Products," then on "Safety Information" in the dropdown menu for more information.

Recall Details

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Miniland Educational for instructions on destroying and disposing of the Moogy in order to receive a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Miniland has received three reports of items detaching from the toy. They include, one report of the button on the pocket falling off when a baby was playing with the toy, one report of the snap staying attached to the button and one report of the toy’s eyes becoming loose.

Sold At

Specialty toy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Gilt.com, HighlightsforChildren.com, ToysRUs.com and Zulily.com from July 2015 through February 2016 for about $33.

Manufactured In:
India
Importer(s):

Miniland Educational Corp., of Miami, Fla.

Distributor(s):

Miniland Educational Corp., of Miami, Fla.

Recall number:
16-145
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