TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 17188. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact TOMY International to receive a free replacement toy and a TOMY online store coupon.
CPSC recall 17188 has the recall date 13 Jul 2017. The notice names the firm TOMY International. The recall has about 9,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child's hand. |
|---|---|
| Units | 9,300 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys with item number L27578. "Tomy," "Lamaze" and the item number are printed on a sewn-in fabric label near the tail of the toy. The stuffed toy is multi-colored with a white clip on the head of the chipmunk. When the clip is pulled, the chipmunk toy vibrates and simulates eating the cloth nut attached to its arm. |
| Product | Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys, About 9,300 (In addition, 4,700 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Babies R Us, Toy R Us and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2016 through July 2017 for about $16. |
| Importer | TOMY International Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 9,300Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls on the register that name TOMY International
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2026 | TOMY Recalls Boon PIVOT Collapsible Toddler Tower Kitchen Step Stools Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Tip-Over and Fall Hazards |
| 4 Jun 2026 | TOMY Recalls Boon NURSH 8 oz Reusable Baby Bottles Due to Choking Hazard; Sold at Walmart |
| 31 Aug 2023 | TOMY Recalls Boon Flair and Flair Elite Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 17188The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17188. https://recallregister.com/product/8095-tomy-recalls-munching-max-chipmunk-toys-due-to-laceration-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 17188 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child's hand.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Babies R Us, Toy R Us and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2016 through July 2017 for about $16.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17188?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17188?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 9,300 (In addition, 4,700 were sold in Canada)