Lidl Recalls Wooden Grasping Toys Due to Choking Hazard

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Jul 11, 2019, 09:45 ET

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Lidl-Recalls-Wooden-Grasping-Toys-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Playtive Junior Wooden Grasping Toy

Hazard: The wooden wheels can detach and release small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and return the product to any Lidl store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:
Lidl toll-free at 844-747-5435 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET everyday, or online at www.lidl.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 300

Description:
This recall includes the Playtive Junior Wooden Grasping Toy. The grasping toy is made of wood in the shape of an elephant with four blue wheels on the bottom. There is a space in the center of the toy. The model number, HG04414, is located on the underside of the toy.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported in the U.S.

Sold At: Lidl stores in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York from March 2019 through May 2019 for about $4.

Importer: Lidl US Trading LLC, of Arlington, Va.

Manufactured in: China

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Recall Number: 19-164

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