Infantino Recalls Teething Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Feb 20, 2014, 11:30 ET

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Recall Summary

Name of Product: Go Gaga Squeeze & Teethe Coco the Monkey

Hazard: The tail of the monkey can pose a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy: Replace

Consumer Contact: Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.infantino.com and click on Recall Information on the home page.

To see photos of the recalled products, go to http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Infantino-Recalls-Teething-Toys

Recall Details

Units: About 191,000

Description: This recall involves the Go Gaga Squeeze & Teethe Coco the Monkey teething toys. This squeaking toy is made of soft orange rubber and is shaped like a monkey. The toy measures 4.5 inches tall by 5 inches long and is intended for ages newborn and up. "Infantino" is marked on the back toward the rear and model number 206-647 is marked on the inside of the rear left leg

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received seven reports of infants choking or gagging on the monkey's tail. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from infants and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement toy.

Sold Exclusively at: Target stores nationwide and online from December 2012 through January 2014 for about $13.

Importer: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

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