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The Citizen
08-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Product recall: Toys from Takealot, Toys R Us and e-bike batteries pulled over choking, fire hazards
The tissue box toy poses a choking hazard to young children, while the ebike batteries pose a fire hazard. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed the recall of two products: the Tissue Box Toy included with Fisher-Price 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Center, and the lithium-ion batteries used in Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bikes. What the toy looks like NCC said that Mattel South Africa informed them of a recall for the Tissue Box Toy due to a defective component cover that can come apart, making the internal support brackets (small parts) accessible. 'The detachable tissue box toy can come apart, exposing the support brackets, posing a choking hazard to young children.' The tissue box toy is located on the underside of the table, near the Fisher-Price logo. It is white with red decorations and has 'tissues' made of sensory cloth. On one side, it features a black and white wavy striped pattern, and on the other, a yellow-green pattern with raised spots. The Tissue Box Toy being recalled. Picture: Supplied Toy bought between 2023 and 2025 The commission said the toy was sold between 2023 and 2025 at: Amazon Com Ser (SA) Pty Ltd Lilliput Novelties (Pty) Ltd OneDayOnly Offers (Pty) Ltd Loot Online (Pty) Ltd Takealot Online (Pty) Ltd Toy Kingdom (Pty) Ltd Amic Trading, which operates Toys R Us 'Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled tissue box toy, remove it from the activity centre, and keep it away from young children. 'Additionally, consumers should contact Fisher-Price to return the tissue toy box in exchange for a refund for the toy only.' ALSO READ: Did you buy a Mercedes-Benz GLE? The supplier wants them back The lithium-ion battery located inside a black case under the frame of the Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bikes is being recalled. Picture: supplied. Recall of lithium-ion batteries Another product recall involves the interchangeable 720w lithium-ion batteries of the Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bikes. The interchangeable 720w lithium-ion battery is located inside a black case under the frame. The supplier, Santa Cruz Bicycles, LLC, informed the NCC that their investigation and testing revealed that a small number of batteries supplied to certain Heckler e-bike may be at an increased risk of an electrical short circuit. 'In such cases, this may pose a fire hazard, resulting in a risk of injury or property damage.' Products sold between February 2022 to April 2025 The commission added that the affected Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bikes were made available from February 2022 to April 2025 and sold nationally. 'Consumers are urged to stop using the e-bikes immediately and disconnect the battery from the Heckler 9 e-bike and charger. 'They should contact Santa Cruz Bicycle if they have sold or gifted it to anyone and forward this information. 'Consumers are encouraged to check whether their battery is affected by visiting the Santa Cruz Bicycles recall page. If affected, they can register to receive a replacement battery at no extra cost.' NOW READ: Grinding halt: SA seasoning brand recalls grinder products due to plastic contamination
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Fisher-Price recalls popular baby toys due to frightening choking hazard
Fisher-Price is pulling two of its popular baby toys off shelves over fears that tiny tots could choke on broken pieces, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The April 10 recall affects the tissue box toy that comes with the brand's 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Center, along with its Brunch & Go Stroller Toy — both called back after small parts reportedly wound up in babies' mouths. No injuries have been reported, but the toymaker is urging parents to take action before playtime turns dangerous. The tissue box toy — not the full SnugaPuppy unit — is under fire after a small support bracket came loose. The red-and-white toy includes colorful cloth 'tissues' with striped and spotted textures — now flagged as a hazard. One parent reported finding the part in their infant's mouth, prompting the recall. The $130 activity center, sold at Walmart, Amazon, and other retailers bought between November 2022 and February 2025, has a model number of HLV78 printed on the underside. About 15,300 units were sold in the U.S., plus another 2,000 in Canada. Parents are told to remove the tissue box from the activity center, keep it away from kids, and request a free replacement from Fisher-Price. Before tossing the toy, they'll need to mark it with the word 'Recall,' draw an 'X' on the cloth tissues and upload a photo to Fisher-Price's recall site. The second recall targets the Brunch & Go Stroller Toy — a foodie-themed accessory featuring avocado toast, a tomato mirror, crinkle bacon and a smiling egg teether. According to the company, the 'yolk' of the egg has cracked in five reported incidents — with two babies supposedly ending up with small pieces in their mouths. The toy, priced around $13, was sold at big-name stores including Walmart, Kohl's, Nordstrom, Macy's, and Amazon from February 2022 through March 2025. Nearly 253,000 were sold in the U.S., plus 4,500 in Canada. The model number (HGB85) can be found on the tag attached to the toast. Customers should pull the toy immediately, keep it away from kids, and follow the same 'recall' marking-and-photo upload instructions via Fisher-Price's safety alerts page. Consumers with questions can call Fisher-Price at 855-853-6224 or head to Mattel's recall site for more information.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Fisher-Price Recalls 2 Baby Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Fact checked by Sarah Scott On April 10, 2025, popular toy brand Fisher-Price issued recalls of their tissue box toy sold with the 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Center as well as the Brunch & Go Stroller Toy. The recalls were made in response to reported incidents of toy pieces coming apart and being found in infants' mouths–though no injuries have been reported. Here are the details. This recall involves the tissue box toy sold with the 3-in-1 SnuggaPuppy unit, not the entire unit itself. According to Fisher-Price, the detachable tissue box toy can come apart, exposing the small support brackets and posing a choking hazard to young children. There has been one reported incident of the tissue box toy coming apart and an infant placing the small support bracket in their mouth. The activity center's model number (HLV78) is located on the underside of the table, near the Fisher-Price logo. The recalled tissue box toy is white with red decorations and has 'tissues' made of a sensory cloth with a black and white wiggly striped pattern on one side, and a yellow/green with raised spots pattern on the other. Fisher-Price says the average price for the unit was $130. About 15,300 units have been sold in the U.S. through Walmart stores as well as and other websites from November 2022 through February 2025. In addition, to about 2,000 units have been sold in Canada. Fisher-Price recommends consumers immediately stop using the recalled tissue box toy, remove it from the activity center, keep it away from children, and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free replacement toy for the activity center. The company says consumers will be asked to mark the tissue box toy permanently with the word 'Recall' and the unique identifier. Then, they are to mark 'X' on the sensory cloth tissues, and upload a photo of the marked toy at All known purchasers will be contacted directly by Fisher-Price. After consumers receive their replacement confirmation email, they should dispose of the recalled product in the trash. Fisher-Price provides specific instructions on how to mark the box and upload the photo at their recall & safety alerts webpage. According to Fisher-Price, the yolk of the toy egg can crack and create small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. There have been five reported incidents of of the yolk of the toy egg cracking and breaking. In two reports, an infant had a small piece in their mouth. The recalled Brunch & Go Stroller Toy features a pretend piece of avocado toast and three attachments: a mirror tomato, a crinkle bacon, and an egg teether. The recalled toy's model number (HGB85) is located on the tag attached to the toast. Fisher-Price says the average price for the stroller toy was $13. About 253,000 have been sold in the U.S. through Hobby Lobby, Kohl's, Macy's, Marshalls, Nordstrom, Ross, TJMaxx, and Walmart stores as well as from February 2022 through March 2025. In addition, about 4,500 were sold in Canada. Fisher-Price recommends consumers immediately stop using the recalled stroller toys, keep them away from children, and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free replacement stroller toy. The company says consumers will be asked to permanently mark the egg component of the stroller toy with the word 'Recall' and the unique identifier. Then, they will be asked to upload a photo of the marked toy at All known purchasers will be contacted directly by Fisher-Price. After consumers receive their replacement confirmation email, they should dispose of the recalled product in the trash. Fisher-Price provides specific instructions on how to mark the stroller toy and upload the photo at their recall & safety alerts webpage. To have questions answered or report additional incidents, Fisher-Price can be contacted toll-free at 855-853-6224 from 9 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at or by clicking on 'Recalls & Safety Alerts' located at the top of the page for more information. Read the original article on Parents
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Fisher-Price tissue box toys recalled due to choking risk
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — More than 15,000 Fisher-Price toys are being recalled due to a choking hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Fisher-Price tissue box toy was sold as an accessory with the 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Center. The detachable tissue box toy can come apart, exposing small brackets that could pose a choking risk to young children. Fisher-Price has received one report of the tissue box toy coming apart and an infant placing the small support bracket in their mouth. No injuries were reported. The 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Centers were sold at Walmart stores nationwide and on The recalled activity centers have model number HLV78 printed on the underside of the table near the Fisher-Price logo. The tissue box toy itself is white with red detailing and has 'tissues' made of sensory cloth with a black and white wiggly striped pattern on one side and a yellow raised spots pattern on the other. Anyone who purchased one of the activity centers is urged to remove the tissue box toy, keep it away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to receive a free replacement toy. More Information: Tissue Box Toy Recall Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fisher-Price recalls more than 250,000 stroller toys due to choking hazard
Fisher-Price has issued a recall of approximately 253,000 Brunch & Go stroller toys after discovering they could pose a choking risk to little ones. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the toy's egg-shaped teether can crack, creating small parts that could be dangerous if swallowed. Fisher-Price has received five reports of the egg cracking, including two cases where infants placed broken pieces in their mouths. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. The recalled stroller toys include a pretend avocado toast with a mirror, a crinkle bacon attachment, and a teether shaped like an egg. You can find the model number HGB85 printed on the toy's tag. The toys, manufactured in China and Vietnam, were sold at Amazon, Hobby Lobby, Kohl's, Macy's, Marshalls, Nordstrom, Ross, TJMaxx, and Walmart between February 2022 and March 2025, retailing for about $13. If you have this toy at home, Fisher-Price recommends stopping use immediately and keeping it out of children's reach. The company is offering a free replacement toy. You can request one by visiting the Mattel recall website or calling Fisher-Price at 855-853-6224 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET). This isn't the only recall from Fisher-Price this week. The brand also recalled about 15,300 units of the tissue box toy included with the SnugaPuppy Activity Center, again due to a choking risk. No injuries have been reported in that case either. Related: Convertible high chair sold on Amazon recalled over infant sleep safety hazard While recalls can feel overwhelming, they're an important part of keeping our little ones safe. Choking hazards are a leading cause of injury among infants and toddlers. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages parents to regularly inspect toys for cracks, loose parts, or other damage that could pose a risk—and to immediately remove anything that doesn't seem safe. It's also a good idea to stay connected to recall alerts through trusted sources like the CPSC or Safe Kids Worldwide. Taking a few minutes to scan for updates now and then can give you extra peace of mind—and help keep playtime joyful and worry-free. Remember: you're doing an amazing job looking out for your little one's safety, and staying informed is one of the most powerful ways to protect them. Related: Benadryl recall: 2,300 bottles pulled from Amazon over child poisoning risk
