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Mar
21
2014

RECALL: Ganz Grumpy Cat Plush Toys

Choking hazard

recall on stuffie

Health Canada has recalled two batches (86754 and 224861) of Gantz plush Grumpy Cat toys in the following models/UPC:

  • Grumpy Cat 8" Laying HGC12974 6-6137155770-0
  • Grumpy Cat 5" Sitting HGC12982 6-6137155774-8
  • Grumpy Cat Key Clip HGC12983 6-6137155777-9

The eyes on the plush animals can detach on the recalled batches, posing a choking hazard.

While Health Canada has not received any reports, six incidents of detached eyes were reported to Ganz in the U.S. No injuries were reported.

Customers are advised to examine the label for the batch number. Plush toys included in the recall should be removed from children. Customers can contact Ganz Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-263-2311 to arrange for a replacement toy.

From November 2013 to January 2014, approximately 1,724 of the toys were sold in Canada.

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