Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 08373. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the activity bars and contact International Playthings for a free replacement toy.
CPSC recall 08373 has the recall date 26 Aug 2008. The notice names the firm International Playthings. The recall has about 10,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets.
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| Incidents and injuries | International Playthings has received three reports of the shiny material detaching and children putting it in their mouths. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 10,000 |
| Description | This recall involves the Taggies™ Strollin' Along stroller activity bars. The multicolored, fabric, and plastic activity bars feature a yellow giraffe, a purple hippo and a blue elephant attached to a 12" long elliptical base with straps that attach to a stroller. The Taggies™ and Earlyears® logos are located on woven and satin labels sewn into the seam on the lower left front of the activity bar. |
| Product | Taggies™ Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars, About 10,000, Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets |
| Sold at | Specialty toy stores nationwide and on the Internet from February 2007 through July 2008 for about $23. |
| Importer | International Playthings Inc |
| Made in | Hong Kong |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 10,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name International Playthings
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2006 | Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard |
| 22 Nov 2005 | CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Vehicles |
| 22 Nov 2005 | CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Viking Chubbies Toy Cars |
| 21 Oct 2004 | CPSC, International Playthings, Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles |
| 31 Jul 2003 | CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Stacking Rings |
| 22 May 2003 | CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Vehicles |
| 22 Jul 1986 | Flying Toy Helicopter Recalled International Playthings |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08373The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08373. https://recallregister.com/product/4409-stroller-activity-bars-recalled-by-international-playthings-due-to-cho/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08373 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
International Playthings has received three reports of the shiny material detaching and children putting it in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialty toy stores nationwide and on the Internet from February 2007 through July 2008 for about $23.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08373?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 10,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Hong Kong